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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.40, 1,878.12 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.40, 1,878.12 and 430.52 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.40 : 1,878.12 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.40/1,878.12 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.40x = 1,878.12 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.40x = 808,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,558.83/1,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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