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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.66 and 709.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.44, 1,884.66 and 709.15 is: 1,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.44 : 1,884.66 = 709.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.44/1,884.66 = 709.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.44x = 1,884.66 × 709.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.44x = 1,336,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,506.64/1,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.73

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