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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.68, 1,876.95 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.68, 1,876.95 and 430.50 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.68 : 1,876.95 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.68/1,876.95 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.68x = 1,876.95 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.68x = 808,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,026.98/1,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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