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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.29, 1,883.34 and 638.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.29, 1,883.34 and 638.49 is: 957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.29 : 1,883.34 = 638.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.29/1,883.34 = 638.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.29x = 1,883.34 × 638.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.29x = 1,202,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,493.76/1,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.94

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