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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.05, 1,882.95 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.05, 1,882.95 and 475.29 is: 713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.05 : 1,882.95 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.05/1,882.95 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.05x = 1,882.95 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.05x = 894,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,937.89/1,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.07

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