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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.56, 1,884.96 and 487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.56, 1,884.96 and 487.12 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.56 : 1,884.96 = 487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.56/1,884.96 = 487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.56x = 1,884.96 × 487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.56x = 918,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,201.72/1,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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