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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.48, 1,878.34 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.48, 1,878.34 and 430.28 is: 645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.48 : 1,878.34 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.48/1,878.34 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.48x = 1,878.34 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.48x = 808,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,212.14/1,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.29

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