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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.56, 1,880.57 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.56, 1,880.57 and 432.27 is: 647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.56 : 1,880.57 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.56/1,880.57 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.56x = 1,880.57 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.56x = 812,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,915.07/1,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.97

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