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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.11, 1,881.32 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.11, 1,881.32 and 432.16 is: 648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.11 : 1,881.32 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.11/1,881.32 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.11x = 1,881.32 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.11x = 813,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,027.63/1,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.29

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