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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.60, 1,884.25 and 736.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.60, 1,884.25 and 736.71 is: 1,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.60 : 1,884.25 = 736.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.60/1,884.25 = 736.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.60x = 1,884.25 × 736.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.60x = 1,388,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,145.82/1,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.69

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