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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.48, 1,882.88 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.48, 1,882.88 and 845.60 is: 1,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.48 : 1,882.88 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.48/1,882.88 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.48x = 1,882.88 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.48x = 1,592,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,163.33/1,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.16

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