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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.38, 1,881.56 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.38, 1,881.56 and 432.68 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.38 : 1,881.56 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.38/1,881.56 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.38x = 1,881.56 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.38x = 814,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,101.81/1,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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