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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.70, 1,882.32 and 893.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.70, 1,882.32 and 893.11 is: 1,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.70 : 1,882.32 = 893.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.70/1,882.32 = 893.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.70x = 1,882.32 × 893.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.70x = 1,681,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,118.82/1,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.72

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