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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.82, 1,884.13 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.82, 1,884.13 and 607.01 is: 910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.82 : 1,884.13 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.82/1,884.13 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.82x = 1,884.13 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.82x = 1,143,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,674.81/1,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.70

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