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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.37, 1,880.16 and 431.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.37, 1,880.16 and 431.65 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.37 : 1,880.16 = 431.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.37/1,880.16 = 431.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.37x = 1,880.16 × 431.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.37x = 811,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,571.06/1,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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