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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.87, 1,883.91 and 434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.87, 1,883.91 and 434.15 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.87 : 1,883.91 = 434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.87/1,883.91 = 434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.87x = 1,883.91 × 434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.87x = 817,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,899.53/1,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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