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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.41, 1,881.64 and 735.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.41, 1,881.64 and 735.31 is: 1,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.41 : 1,881.64 = 735.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.41/1,881.64 = 735.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.41x = 1,881.64 × 735.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.41x = 1,383,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,588.71/1,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.22

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