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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.28, 1,885.32 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.28, 1,885.32 and 607.44 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.28 : 1,885.32 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.28/1,885.32 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.28x = 1,885.32 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.28x = 1,145,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,218.78/1,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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