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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.92, 1,881.52 and 1,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.92, 1,881.52 and 1,133 is: 1,696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.92 : 1,881.52 = 1,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.92/1,881.52 = 1,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.92x = 1,881.52 × 1,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.92x = 2,131,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,762.16/1,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.02

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