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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.40, 1,881.12 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.40, 1,881.12 and 432.52 is: 648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.40 : 1,881.12 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.40/1,881.12 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.40x = 1,881.12 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.40x = 813,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,622.02/1,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.61

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