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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.87, 1,883.66 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.87, 1,883.66 and 331.50 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.87 : 1,883.66 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.87/1,883.66 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.87x = 1,883.66 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.87x = 624,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,422.21/1,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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