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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.78, 1,878.38 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.78, 1,878.38 and 430.98 is: 646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.78 : 1,878.38 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.78/1,878.38 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.78x = 1,878.38 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.78x = 809,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,544.21/1,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.20

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