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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.92, 1,879.66 and 431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.92, 1,879.66 and 431.18 is: 646.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.92 : 1,879.66 = 431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.92/1,879.66 = 431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.92x = 1,879.66 × 431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.92x = 810,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,471.80/1,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.87

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