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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.04, 1,881.90 and 523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.04, 1,881.90 and 523.62 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.04 : 1,881.90 = 523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.04/1,881.90 = 523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.04x = 1,881.90 × 523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.04x = 985,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,400.48/1,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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