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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.86, 1,878.81 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.86, 1,878.81 and 430.98 is: 646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.86 : 1,878.81 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.86/1,878.81 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.86x = 1,878.81 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.86x = 809,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,729.53/1,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.30

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