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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.01, 1,884.12 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.01, 1,884.12 and 433.95 is: 650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.01 : 1,884.12 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.01/1,884.12 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.01x = 1,884.12 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.01x = 817,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,613.87/1,256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.96

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