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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.58, 1,878.80 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.58, 1,878.80 and 430.56 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.58 : 1,878.80 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.58/1,878.80 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.58x = 1,878.80 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.58x = 808,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,933.98/1,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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