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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.01, 1,879.62 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.01, 1,879.62 and 430.95 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.01 : 1,879.62 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.01/1,879.62 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.01x = 1,879.62 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.01x = 810,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,022.24/1,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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