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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.56, 1,881.09 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.56, 1,881.09 and 432.41 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.56 : 1,881.09 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.56/1,881.09 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.56x = 1,881.09 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.56x = 813,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,392.72/1,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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