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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.49, 1,883.56 and 562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.49, 1,883.56 and 562.31 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.49 : 1,883.56 = 562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.49/1,883.56 = 562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.49x = 1,883.56 × 562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.49x = 1,059,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,144.62/1,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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