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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.76, 1,880.75 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.76, 1,880.75 and 431.70 is: 647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.76 : 1,880.75 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.76/1,880.75 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.76x = 1,880.75 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.76x = 811,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,917.62/1,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.59

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