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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.33, 1,880.09 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.33, 1,880.09 and 432.18 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.33 : 1,880.09 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.33/1,880.09 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.33x = 1,880.09 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.33x = 812,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,537.30/1,253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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