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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.94, 1,881.96 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.94, 1,881.96 and 433 is: 649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.94 : 1,881.96 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.94/1,881.96 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.94x = 1,881.96 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.94x = 814,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,888.68/1,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.34

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