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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.90, 1,881.06 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.90, 1,881.06 and 432.90 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.90 : 1,881.06 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.90/1,881.06 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.90x = 1,881.06 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.90x = 814,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,310.87/1,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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