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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.10, 1,883.46 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.10, 1,883.46 and 465.14 is: 697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.10 : 1,883.46 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.10/1,883.46 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.10x = 1,883.46 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.10x = 876,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,072.58/1,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.45

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