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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.86, 1,883.40 and 709.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.86, 1,883.40 and 709.21 is: 1,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.86 : 1,883.40 = 709.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.86/1,883.40 = 709.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.86x = 1,883.40 × 709.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.86x = 1,335,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,726.11/1,256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.75

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