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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.78, 1,884.93 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.78, 1,884.93 and 367.41 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.78 : 1,884.93 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.78/1,884.93 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.78x = 1,884.93 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.78x = 692,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,542.13/1,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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