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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.72, 1,885.08 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.72, 1,885.08 and 607.12 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.72 : 1,885.08 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.72/1,885.08 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.72x = 1,885.08 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.72x = 1,144,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,469.77/1,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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