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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.68, 1,883.24 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.68, 1,883.24 and 475.77 is: 713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.68 : 1,883.24 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.68/1,883.24 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.68x = 1,883.24 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.68x = 895,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,986.72/1,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.55

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