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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.81, 1,725.10 and 1,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.81, 1,725.10 and 1,113.80 is: 1,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.81 : 1,725.10 = 1,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.81/1,725.10 = 1,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.81x = 1,725.10 × 1,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.81x = 1,921,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,404.97/1,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.80

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