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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.40, 1,881.91 and 433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.40, 1,881.91 and 433.09 is: 649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.40 : 1,881.91 = 433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.40/1,881.91 = 433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.40x = 1,881.91 × 433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.40x = 815,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,039.30/1,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.23

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