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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.93, 1,879.53 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.93, 1,879.53 and 431.10 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.93 : 1,879.53 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.93/1,879.53 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.93x = 1,879.53 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.93x = 810,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,265.38/1,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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