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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.29, 1,881.23 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.29, 1,881.23 and 432.14 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.29 : 1,881.23 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.29/1,881.23 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.29x = 1,881.23 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.29x = 812,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,943.17/1,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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