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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.99, 1,881.16 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.99, 1,881.16 and 432.16 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.99 : 1,881.16 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.99/1,881.16 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.99x = 1,881.16 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.99x = 812,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,962.11/1,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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