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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.79, 1,882.34 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.79, 1,882.34 and 433.65 is: 650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.79 : 1,882.34 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.79/1,882.34 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.79x = 1,882.34 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.79x = 816,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,283.26/1,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.53

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