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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.02, 1,877.53 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.02, 1,877.53 and 636.39 is: 952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.02 : 1,877.53 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.02/1,877.53 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.02x = 1,877.53 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.02x = 1,194,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,840.92/1,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.81

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