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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.16 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.16 and 433.66 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.38 : 1,883.16 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.38/1,883.16 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.38x = 1,883.16 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.38x = 816,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,651.17/1,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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