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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256, 1,883.96 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256, 1,883.96 and 434.86 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256 : 1,883.96 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256/1,883.96 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256x = 1,883.96 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256x = 819,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,258.85/1,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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