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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.79, 1,884.63 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.79, 1,884.63 and 486.75 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.79 : 1,884.63 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.79/1,884.63 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.79x = 1,884.63 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.79x = 917,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,343.65/1,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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