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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.69, 1,879.44 and 431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.69, 1,879.44 and 431.05 is: 646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.69 : 1,879.44 = 431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.69/1,879.44 = 431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.69x = 1,879.44 × 431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.69x = 810,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,132.61/1,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.71

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