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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.55, 1,884.22 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.55, 1,884.22 and 563.22 is: 844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.55 : 1,884.22 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.55/1,884.22 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.55x = 1,884.22 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.55x = 1,061,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,222.86/1,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.56

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