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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.21, 1,884.31 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.21, 1,884.31 and 434.03 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.21 : 1,884.31 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.21/1,884.31 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.21x = 1,884.31 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.21x = 817,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,846.53/1,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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