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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.81, 1,884.92 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.81, 1,884.92 and 476.89 is: 715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.81 : 1,884.92 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.81/1,884.92 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.81x = 1,884.92 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.81x = 898,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,905.69/1,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.23

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