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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.64, 1,883.66 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.64, 1,883.66 and 434.03 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.64 : 1,883.66 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.64/1,883.66 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.64x = 1,883.66 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.64x = 817,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,553.36/1,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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