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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.35, 1,884.68 and 606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.35, 1,884.68 and 606.63 is: 910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.35 : 1,884.68 = 606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.35/1,884.68 = 606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.35x = 1,884.68 × 606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.35x = 1,143,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,303.43/1,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.02

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