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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.82, 1,884.14 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.82, 1,884.14 and 608.02 is: 911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.82 : 1,884.14 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.82/1,884.14 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.82x = 1,884.14 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.82x = 1,145,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,594.80/1,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.50

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