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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.03 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.03 and 475.35 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.38 : 1,883.03 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.38/1,883.03 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.38x = 1,883.03 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.38x = 895,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,095.93/1,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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