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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.30, 1,882.90 and 910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.30, 1,882.90 and 910.82 is: 1,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.30 : 1,882.90 = 910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.30/1,882.90 = 910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.30x = 1,882.90 × 910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.30x = 1,714,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,982.98/1,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.11

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