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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.16, 1,880.52 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.16, 1,880.52 and 432.21 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.16 : 1,880.52 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.16/1,880.52 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.16x = 1,880.52 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.16x = 812,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,784.98/1,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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