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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.60, 1,881.86 and 638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.60, 1,881.86 and 638.68 is: 956.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.60 : 1,881.86 = 638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.60/1,881.86 = 638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.60x = 1,881.86 × 638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.60x = 1,201,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,906.34/1,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.47

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