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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.95, 1,882.58 and 433.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.95, 1,882.58 and 433.00 is: 649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.95 : 1,882.58 = 433.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.95/1,882.58 = 433.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.95x = 1,882.58 × 433.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.95x = 815,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,157.33/1,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.55

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