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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.50, 1,884.24 and 606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.50, 1,884.24 and 606.69 is: 910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.50 : 1,884.24 = 606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.50/1,884.24 = 606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.50x = 1,884.24 × 606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.50x = 1,143,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,149.57/1,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.51

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