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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.47, 1,878.74 and 430.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.47, 1,878.74 and 430.79 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.47 : 1,878.74 = 430.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.47/1,878.74 = 430.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.47x = 1,878.74 × 430.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.47x = 809,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,330.86/1,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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