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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.59, 1,883.80 and 709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.59, 1,883.80 and 709.57 is: 1,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.59 : 1,883.80 = 709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.59/1,883.80 = 709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.59x = 1,883.80 × 709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.59x = 1,336,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,687.97/1,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.74

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