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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.74, 1,882.67 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.74, 1,882.67 and 607.93 is: 910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.74 : 1,882.67 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.74/1,882.67 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.74x = 1,882.67 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.74x = 1,144,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,531.57/1,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.71

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