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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.47, 1,881.68 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.47, 1,881.68 and 330.09 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.47 : 1,881.68 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.47/1,881.68 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.47x = 1,881.68 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.47x = 621,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,124.58/1,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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