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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.47, 1,881.90 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.47, 1,881.90 and 433.46 is: 649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.47 : 1,881.90 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.47/1,881.90 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.47x = 1,881.90 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.47x = 815,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,718.96/1,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.73

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