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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.69, 1,883.08 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.69, 1,883.08 and 433.74 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.69 : 1,883.08 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.69/1,883.08 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.69x = 1,883.08 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.69x = 816,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,767.12/1,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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