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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.08, 1,882.68 and 966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.08, 1,882.68 and 966.64 is: 1,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.08 : 1,882.68 = 966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.08/1,882.68 = 966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.08x = 1,882.68 × 966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.08x = 1,819,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,873.80/1,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.85

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