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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255, 1,883.31 and 485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255, 1,883.31 and 485.50 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255 : 1,883.31 = 485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255/1,883.31 = 485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255x = 1,883.31 × 485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255x = 914,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,347.01/1,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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