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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.16, 1,883.19 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.16, 1,883.19 and 734.88 is: 1,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.16 : 1,883.19 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.16/1,883.19 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.16x = 1,883.19 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.16x = 1,383,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,918.67/1,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.71

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