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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.04, 1,881.48 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.04, 1,881.48 and 485.36 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.04 : 1,881.48 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.04/1,881.48 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.04x = 1,881.48 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.04x = 913,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,195.13/1,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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