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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.31, 1,880.23 and 766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.31, 1,880.23 and 766.88 is: 1,148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.31 : 1,880.23 = 766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.31/1,880.23 = 766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.31x = 1,880.23 × 766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.31x = 1,441,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,910.78/1,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.65

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