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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.44, 1,878 and 430.41 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.44 : 1,878 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.44/1,878 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.44x = 1,878 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.44x = 808,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,309.98/1,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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