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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.94, 1,882.74 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.94, 1,882.74 and 433.27 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.94 : 1,882.74 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.94/1,882.74 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.94x = 1,882.74 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.94x = 815,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,737.11/1,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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