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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.70, 1,878.59 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.70, 1,878.59 and 430.74 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.70 : 1,878.59 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.70/1,878.59 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.70x = 1,878.59 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.70x = 809,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,183.86/1,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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