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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.04, 1,879.98 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.04, 1,879.98 and 484 is: 725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.04 : 1,879.98 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.04/1,879.98 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.04x = 1,879.98 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.04x = 909,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,910.32/1,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.58

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