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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.32, 1,880.25 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.32, 1,880.25 and 431.35 is: 647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.32 : 1,880.25 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.32/1,880.25 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.32x = 1,880.25 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.32x = 811,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,045.84/1,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.12

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