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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.47, 1,870.47 and 1,193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.47, 1,870.47 and 1,193.51 is: 1,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.47 : 1,870.47 = 1,193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.47/1,870.47 = 1,193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.47x = 1,870.47 × 1,193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.47x = 2,232,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,415.30/1,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.15

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