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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.02 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.02 and 423.22 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.44 : 1,884.02 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.44/1,884.02 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.44x = 1,884.02 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.44x = 797,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,354.94/1,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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