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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.51, 1,876.70 and 430.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.51, 1,876.70 and 430.33 is: 644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.51 : 1,876.70 = 430.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.51/1,876.70 = 430.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.51x = 1,876.70 × 430.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.51x = 807,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,593.47/1,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.78

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