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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.69, 1,881.87 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.69, 1,881.87 and 330.25 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.69 : 1,881.87 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.69/1,881.87 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.69x = 1,881.87 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.69x = 621,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,487.57/1,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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