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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.70, 1,884.75 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.70, 1,884.75 and 379.02 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.70 : 1,884.75 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.70/1,884.75 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.70x = 1,884.75 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.70x = 714,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,357.95/1,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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