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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.43, 1,884.68 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.43, 1,884.68 and 434.76 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.43 : 1,884.68 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.43/1,884.68 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.43x = 1,884.68 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.43x = 819,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,383.48/1,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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