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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.86, 1,882.43 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.86, 1,882.43 and 433.04 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.86 : 1,882.43 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.86/1,882.43 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.86x = 1,882.43 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.86x = 815,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,173.28/1,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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