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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.86, 1,885.45 and 434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.86, 1,885.45 and 434.91 is: 652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.86 : 1,885.45 = 434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.86/1,885.45 = 434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.86x = 1,885.45 × 434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.86x = 820,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,001.06/1,256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.42

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