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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.19, 1,882.62 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.19, 1,882.62 and 330.75 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.19 : 1,882.62 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.19/1,882.62 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.19x = 1,882.62 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.19x = 622,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,676.57/1,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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