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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.02, 1,883.21 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.02, 1,883.21 and 640.48 is: 960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.02 : 1,883.21 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.02/1,883.21 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.02x = 1,883.21 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.02x = 1,206,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,158.34/1,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.30

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