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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.52, 1,885 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.52, 1,885 and 423.51 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.52 : 1,885 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.52/1,885 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.52x = 1,885 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.52x = 798,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,316.35/1,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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