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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.82, 1,885.19 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.82, 1,885.19 and 435.08 is: 652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.82 : 1,885.19 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.82/1,885.19 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.82x = 1,885.19 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.82x = 820,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,196.86/1,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.60

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