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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.03, 1,882.34 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.03, 1,882.34 and 433.28 is: 649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.03 : 1,882.34 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.03/1,882.34 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.03x = 1,882.34 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.03x = 815,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,584.44/1,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.85

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