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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.85, 1,883.76 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.85, 1,883.76 and 331.40 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.85 : 1,883.76 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.85/1,883.76 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.85x = 1,883.76 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.85x = 624,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,281.53/1,255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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