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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.22, 1,884.69 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.22, 1,884.69 and 434.58 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.22 : 1,884.69 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.22/1,884.69 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.22x = 1,884.69 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.22x = 819,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,048.58/1,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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