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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.78, 1,882.36 and 433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.78, 1,882.36 and 433.29 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.78 : 1,882.36 = 433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.78/1,882.36 = 433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.78x = 1,882.36 × 433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.78x = 815,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,607.76/1,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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