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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.01, 1,877.87 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.01, 1,877.87 and 430.16 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.01 : 1,877.87 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.01/1,877.87 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.01x = 1,877.87 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.01x = 807,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,790.33/1,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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