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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.14, 1,885.56 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.14, 1,885.56 and 332.76 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.14 : 1,885.56 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.14/1,885.56 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.14x = 1,885.56 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.14x = 627,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,438.95/1,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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