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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.56, 1,884.76 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.56, 1,884.76 and 769.68 is: 1,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.56 : 1,884.76 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.56/1,884.76 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.56x = 1,884.76 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.56x = 1,450,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,662.08/1,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.47

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