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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.10 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.10 and 433.11 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,882.10 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,882.10 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,882.10 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 815,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,164.47/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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