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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.22, 1,878.48 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.22, 1,878.48 and 430.64 is: 646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.22 : 1,878.48 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.22/1,878.48 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.22x = 1,878.48 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.22x = 808,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,948.63/1,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.01

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