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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.35, 1,878.93 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.35, 1,878.93 and 431.19 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.35 : 1,878.93 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.35/1,878.93 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.35x = 1,878.93 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.35x = 810,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,175.83/1,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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