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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.21, 1,880.77 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.21, 1,880.77 and 433.04 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.21 : 1,880.77 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.21/1,880.77 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.21x = 1,880.77 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.21x = 814,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,442.86/1,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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