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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.93, 1,883.88 and 606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.93, 1,883.88 and 606.21 is: 909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.93 : 1,883.88 = 606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.93/1,883.88 = 606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.93x = 1,883.88 × 606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.93x = 1,142,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,026.89/1,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.31

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