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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.36, 1,884.94 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.36, 1,884.94 and 435.14 is: 652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.36 : 1,884.94 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.36/1,884.94 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.36x = 1,884.94 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.36x = 820,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,212.79/1,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.85

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