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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.85, 1,884.58 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.85, 1,884.58 and 564.19 is: 845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.85 : 1,884.58 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.85/1,884.58 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.85x = 1,884.58 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.85x = 1,063,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,253.18/1,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.96

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