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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.53, 1,881.80 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.53, 1,881.80 and 330.09 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.53 : 1,881.80 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.53/1,881.80 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.53x = 1,881.80 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.53x = 621,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,161.71/1,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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