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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.75, 1,880.91 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.75, 1,880.91 and 432.41 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.75 : 1,880.91 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.75/1,880.91 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.75x = 1,880.91 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.75x = 813,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,314.89/1,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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