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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.67, 1,882.02 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.67, 1,882.02 and 432.96 is: 649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.67 : 1,882.02 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.67/1,882.02 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.67x = 1,882.02 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.67x = 814,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,839.38/1,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.45

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