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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.53, 1,883.37 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.53, 1,883.37 and 331.11 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.53 : 1,883.37 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.53/1,883.37 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.53x = 1,883.37 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.53x = 623,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,602.64/1,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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