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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.55, 1,883.12 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.55, 1,883.12 and 433.85 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.55 : 1,883.12 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.55/1,883.12 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.55x = 1,883.12 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.55x = 816,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,980.03/1,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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