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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.53, 1,882.76 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.53, 1,882.76 and 433.89 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.53 : 1,882.76 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.53/1,882.76 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.53x = 1,882.76 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.53x = 816,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,901.51/1,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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