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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.66, 1,885.48 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.66, 1,885.48 and 435.18 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.66 : 1,885.48 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.66/1,885.48 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.66x = 1,885.48 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.66x = 820,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,523.19/1,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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