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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.81, 1,885.23 and 477.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.81, 1,885.23 and 477.17 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.81 : 1,885.23 = 477.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.81/1,885.23 = 477.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.81x = 1,885.23 × 477.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.81x = 899,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,575.20/1,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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