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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.77, 1,878.60 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.77, 1,878.60 and 431.12 is: 646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.77 : 1,878.60 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.77/1,878.60 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.77x = 1,878.60 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.77x = 809,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,892.64/1,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.48

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