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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.43, 1,885.16 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.43, 1,885.16 and 435.29 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.43 : 1,885.16 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.43/1,885.16 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.43x = 1,885.16 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.43x = 820,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,582.96/1,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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