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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.34 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.34 and 486.36 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,883.34 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,883.34 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,883.34 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 915,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,981.24/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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