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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.02, 1,881.04 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.02, 1,881.04 and 483.98 is: 725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.02 : 1,881.04 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.02/1,881.04 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.02x = 1,881.04 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.02x = 910,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,385.74/1,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.97

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