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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.06, 1,883.93 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.06, 1,883.93 and 331.69 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.06 : 1,883.93 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.06/1,883.93 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.06x = 1,883.93 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.06x = 624,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,875.20/1,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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