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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.76, 1,884.80 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.76, 1,884.80 and 379.04 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.76 : 1,884.80 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.76/1,884.80 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.76x = 1,884.80 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.76x = 714,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,406.12/1,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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