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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.68, 1,881.94 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.68, 1,881.94 and 432.96 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.68 : 1,881.94 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.68/1,881.94 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.68x = 1,881.94 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.68x = 814,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,804.74/1,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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