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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.36, 1,885.20 and 607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.36, 1,885.20 and 607.36 is: 912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.36 : 1,885.20 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.36/1,885.20 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.36x = 1,885.20 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.36x = 1,144,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,995.07/1,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.09

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