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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.25, 1,883.14 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.25, 1,883.14 and 433.42 is: 650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.25 : 1,883.14 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.25/1,883.14 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.25x = 1,883.14 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.25x = 816,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,184.75/1,255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.22

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