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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.60, 1,884.99 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.60, 1,884.99 and 379.03 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.60 : 1,884.99 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.60/1,884.99 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.60x = 1,884.99 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.60x = 714,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,470.12/1,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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