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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.68, 1,731.27 and 883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.68, 1,731.27 and 883 is: 1,216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.68 : 1,731.27 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.68/1,731.27 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.68x = 1,731.27 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.68x = 1,528,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,711.41/1,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.47

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