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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.18, 1,882.88 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.18, 1,882.88 and 330.72 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.18 : 1,882.88 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.18/1,882.88 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.18x = 1,882.88 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.18x = 622,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,704.42/1,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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