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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.76, 1,883.75 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.76, 1,883.75 and 433.70 is: 650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.76 : 1,883.75 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.76/1,883.75 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.76x = 1,883.75 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.76x = 816,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,982.38/1,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.59

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