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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,881.90 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,881.90 and 605.46 is: 907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,881.90 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,881.90 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,881.90 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 1,139,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,415.17/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.67

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