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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.04, 1,879.98 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.04, 1,879.98 and 1,136.28 is: 1,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.04 : 1,879.98 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.04/1,879.98 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.04x = 1,879.98 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.04x = 2,136,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,183.67/1,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.73

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