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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.14, 1,878 and 430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.14, 1,878 and 430.22 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.14 : 1,878 = 430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.14/1,878 = 430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.14x = 1,878 × 430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.14x = 807,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,953.16/1,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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