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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.17, 1,882.69 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.17, 1,882.69 and 433.46 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.17 : 1,882.69 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.17/1,882.69 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.17x = 1,882.69 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.17x = 816,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,070.81/1,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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