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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.52, 1,883.80 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.52, 1,883.80 and 486.56 is: 730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.52 : 1,883.80 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.52/1,883.80 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.52x = 1,883.80 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.52x = 916,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,581.73/1,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.04

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