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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.76, 1,885.48 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.76, 1,885.48 and 379.32 is: 569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.76 : 1,885.48 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.76/1,885.48 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.76x = 1,885.48 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.76x = 715,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,200.27/1,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.08

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