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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.43, 1,880.88 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.43, 1,880.88 and 432.48 is: 648.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.43 : 1,880.88 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.43/1,880.88 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.43x = 1,880.88 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.43x = 813,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,442.98/1,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.46

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