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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.06, 1,881.65 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.06, 1,881.65 and 432.92 is: 649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.06 : 1,881.65 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.06/1,881.65 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.06x = 1,881.65 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.06x = 814,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,592.35/1,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.56

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