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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.72, 1,883.24 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.72, 1,883.24 and 378.04 is: 566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.72 : 1,883.24 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.72/1,883.24 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.72x = 1,883.24 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.72x = 711,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,940.05/1,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.96

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