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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.90, 1,886.37 and 640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.90, 1,886.37 and 640.78 is: 961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.90 : 1,886.37 = 640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.90/1,886.37 = 640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.90x = 1,886.37 × 640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.90x = 1,208,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,741.85/1,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.69

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