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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.51, 1,884.76 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.51, 1,884.76 and 379.01 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.51 : 1,884.76 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.51/1,884.76 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.51x = 1,884.76 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.51x = 714,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,346.65/1,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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