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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.51, 1,883.72 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.51, 1,883.72 and 476.06 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.51 : 1,883.72 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.51/1,883.72 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.51x = 1,883.72 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.51x = 896,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,751.94/1,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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