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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.93, 1,882.50 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.93, 1,882.50 and 330.47 is: 495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.93 : 1,882.50 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.93/1,882.50 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.93x = 1,882.50 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.93x = 622,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,109.78/1,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.73

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