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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.63, 1,878.31 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.63, 1,878.31 and 430.65 is: 645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.63 : 1,878.31 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.63/1,878.31 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.63x = 1,878.31 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.63x = 808,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,894.20/1,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.76

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