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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.58 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.58 and 562.03 is: 843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.42 : 1,883.58 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.42/1,883.58 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.42x = 1,883.58 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.42x = 1,058,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,628.47/1,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.25

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