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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.14, 1,882.50 and 910.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.14, 1,882.50 and 910.63 is: 1,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.14 : 1,882.50 = 910.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.14/1,882.50 = 910.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.14x = 1,882.50 × 910.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.14x = 1,714,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,260.98/1,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.71

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