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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.76, 1,884.36 and 1,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.76, 1,884.36 and 1,082.96 is: 1,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.76 : 1,884.36 = 1,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.76/1,884.36 = 1,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.76x = 1,884.36 × 1,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.76x = 2,040,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,686.51/1,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.06

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