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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.45 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.45 and 432.60 is: 648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.54 : 1,881.45 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.54/1,881.45 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.54x = 1,881.45 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.54x = 813,915.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,915.27/1,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.78

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