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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.55, 1,880.81 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.55, 1,880.81 and 706.91 is: 1,058.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.55 : 1,880.81 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.55/1,880.81 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.55x = 1,880.81 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.55x = 1,329,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,559.86/1,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.95

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