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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.70, 1,883.94 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.70, 1,883.94 and 434.06 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.70 : 1,883.94 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.70/1,883.94 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.70x = 1,883.94 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.70x = 817,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,743.00/1,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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