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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.47, 1,881.60 and 735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.47, 1,881.60 and 735.10 is: 1,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.47 : 1,881.60 = 735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.47/1,881.60 = 735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.47x = 1,881.60 × 735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.47x = 1,383,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,164.16/1,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.83

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