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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.82, 1,884.07 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.82, 1,884.07 and 606.55 is: 909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.82 : 1,884.07 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.82/1,884.07 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.82x = 1,884.07 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.82x = 1,142,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,781.90/1,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.99

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