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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878.78 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878.78 and 430.60 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.44 : 1,878.78 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.44/1,878.78 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.44x = 1,878.78 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.44x = 809,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,000.52/1,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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