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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.06, 1,884.51 and 606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.06, 1,884.51 and 606.71 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.06 : 1,884.51 = 606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.06/1,884.51 = 606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.06x = 1,884.51 × 606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.06x = 1,143,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,351.06/1,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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