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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.18, 1,885.79 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.18, 1,885.79 and 332.83 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.18 : 1,885.79 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.18/1,885.79 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.18x = 1,885.79 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.18x = 627,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,656.45/1,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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