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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.58 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.88, 1,885.58 and 435.04 is: 652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.88 : 1,885.58 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.88/1,885.58 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.88x = 1,885.58 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.88x = 820,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,302.72/1,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.65

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