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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.13, 1,880.09 and 431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.13, 1,880.09 and 431.45 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.13 : 1,880.09 = 431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.13/1,880.09 = 431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.13x = 1,880.09 × 431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.13x = 811,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,155.43/1,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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