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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.28, 1,883.30 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.28, 1,883.30 and 433.98 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.28 : 1,883.30 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.28/1,883.30 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.28x = 1,883.30 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.28x = 817,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,314.53/1,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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