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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.82, 1,882.26 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.82, 1,882.26 and 433.30 is: 649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.82 : 1,882.26 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.82/1,882.26 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.82x = 1,882.26 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.82x = 815,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,583.26/1,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.96

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