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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.10, 1,882.80 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.10, 1,882.80 and 475.80 is: 713.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.10 : 1,882.80 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.10/1,882.80 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.10x = 1,882.80 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.10x = 895,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,836.24/1,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.19

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