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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.18, 1,877.70 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.18, 1,877.70 and 431 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.18 : 1,877.70 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.18/1,877.70 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.18x = 1,877.70 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.18x = 809,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,288.70/1,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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