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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.54, 1,872.70 and 1,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.54, 1,872.70 and 1,183.26 is: 1,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.54 : 1,872.70 = 1,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.54/1,872.70 = 1,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.54x = 1,872.70 × 1,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.54x = 2,215,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,891.00/1,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.89

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