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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.62, 1,883.88 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.62, 1,883.88 and 639.48 is: 959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.62 : 1,883.88 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.62/1,883.88 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.62x = 1,883.88 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.62x = 1,204,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,703.58/1,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.45

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