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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.22, 1,880.06 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.22, 1,880.06 and 431.48 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.22 : 1,880.06 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.22/1,880.06 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.22x = 1,880.06 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.22x = 811,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,196.73/1,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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