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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.78, 1,883.40 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.78, 1,883.40 and 475.75 is: 713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.78 : 1,883.40 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.78/1,883.40 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.78x = 1,883.40 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.78x = 896,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,027.55/1,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.52

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