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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.26, 1,885.30 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.26, 1,885.30 and 435.22 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.26 : 1,885.30 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.26/1,885.30 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.26x = 1,885.30 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.26x = 820,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,526.29/1,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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