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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.71 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.26, 1,878.71 and 430.58 is: 645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.26 : 1,878.71 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.26/1,878.71 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.26x = 1,878.71 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.26x = 808,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,923.41/1,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.97

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