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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.40 and 434.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.42, 1,883.40 and 434.35 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.42 : 1,883.40 = 434.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.42/1,883.40 = 434.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.42x = 1,883.40 × 434.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.42x = 818,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,054.79/1,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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