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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.61, 1,733.65 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.61, 1,733.65 and 925.83 is: 1,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.61 : 1,733.65 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.61/1,733.65 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.61x = 1,733.65 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.61x = 1,605,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,068.07/1,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.30

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