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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.54, 1,882.95 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.54, 1,882.95 and 433.60 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.54 : 1,882.95 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.54/1,882.95 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.54x = 1,882.95 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.54x = 816,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,447.12/1,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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