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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.61, 1,878.44 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.61, 1,878.44 and 430.73 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.61 : 1,878.44 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.61/1,878.44 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.61x = 1,878.44 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.61x = 809,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,098.31/1,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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