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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.14, 1,881.23 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.14, 1,881.23 and 432.40 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.14 : 1,881.23 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.14/1,881.23 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.14x = 1,881.23 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.14x = 813,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,434.45/1,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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