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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.83, 1,883.76 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.83, 1,883.76 and 597.78 is: 896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.83 : 1,883.76 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.83/1,883.76 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.83x = 1,883.76 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.83x = 1,126,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,074.05/1,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.68

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