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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.38, 1,883.31 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.38, 1,883.31 and 434.50 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.38 : 1,883.31 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.38/1,883.31 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.38x = 1,883.31 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.38x = 818,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,298.20/1,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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