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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.16, 1,884.72 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.16, 1,884.72 and 572 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.16 : 1,884.72 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.16/1,884.72 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.16x = 1,884.72 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.16x = 1,078,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,059.84/1,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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