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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.24, 1,882.88 and 738.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.24, 1,882.88 and 738.87 is: 1,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.24 : 1,882.88 = 738.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.24/1,882.88 = 738.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.24x = 1,882.88 × 738.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.24x = 1,391,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,203.55/1,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.32

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