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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.43, 1,884.30 and 700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.43, 1,884.30 and 700.46 is: 1,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.43 : 1,884.30 = 700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.43/1,884.30 = 700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.43x = 1,884.30 × 700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.43x = 1,319,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,876.78/1,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.50

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