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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.18, 1,881.54 and 767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.18, 1,881.54 and 767.76 is: 1,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.18 : 1,881.54 = 767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.18/1,881.54 = 767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.18x = 1,881.54 × 767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.18x = 1,444,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,571.15/1,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.97

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