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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.49, 1,882.04 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.49, 1,882.04 and 432.76 is: 649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.49 : 1,882.04 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.49/1,882.04 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.49x = 1,882.04 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.49x = 814,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,471.63/1,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.25

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