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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.46 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.46 and 486.12 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.56 : 1,883.46 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.56/1,883.46 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.56x = 1,883.46 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.56x = 915,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,587.58/1,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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