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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.49, 1,879.82 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.49, 1,879.82 and 431.58 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.49 : 1,879.82 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.49/1,879.82 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.49x = 1,879.82 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.49x = 811,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,292.72/1,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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