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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.12, 1,884.16 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.12, 1,884.16 and 331.66 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.12 : 1,884.16 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.12/1,884.16 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.12x = 1,884.16 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.12x = 624,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,900.51/1,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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