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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.33, 1,881.45 and 1,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.33, 1,881.45 and 1,013.33 is: 1,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.33 : 1,881.45 = 1,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.33/1,881.45 = 1,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.33x = 1,881.45 × 1,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.33x = 1,906,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,520.32/1,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.54

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