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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.04, 1,882.56 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.04, 1,882.56 and 485.44 is: 728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.04 : 1,882.56 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.04/1,882.56 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.04x = 1,882.56 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.04x = 913,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,869.93/1,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.16

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