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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.31, 1,882.74 and 735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.31, 1,882.74 and 735.21 is: 1,101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.31 : 1,882.74 = 735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.31/1,882.74 = 735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.31x = 1,882.74 × 735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.31x = 1,384,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,209.28/1,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.81

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