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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.44 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.44 and 487.36 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.88 : 1,885.44 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.88/1,885.44 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.88x = 1,885.44 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.88x = 918,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,888.04/1,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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