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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.44, 1,883.25 and 561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.44, 1,883.25 and 561.78 is: 842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.44 : 1,883.25 = 561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.44/1,883.25 = 561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.44x = 1,883.25 × 561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.44x = 1,057,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,972.19/1,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.71

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