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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.03, 1,881.03 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.03, 1,881.03 and 523.20 is: 784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.03 : 1,881.03 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.03/1,881.03 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.03x = 1,881.03 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.03x = 984,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,154.90/1,254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.79

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