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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.87, 1,882.44 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.87, 1,882.44 and 433.05 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.87 : 1,882.44 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.87/1,882.44 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.87x = 1,882.44 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.87x = 815,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,190.64/1,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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