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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.31, 1,878.75 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.31, 1,878.75 and 430.38 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.31 : 1,878.75 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.31/1,878.75 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.31x = 1,878.75 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.31x = 808,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,576.43/1,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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