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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.05, 1,877.59 and 944.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.05, 1,877.59 and 944.98 is: 1,414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.05 : 1,877.59 = 944.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.05/1,877.59 = 944.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.05x = 1,877.59 × 944.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.05x = 1,774,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,281.49/1,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.84

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