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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.08, 1,882.34 and 605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.08, 1,882.34 and 605.27 is: 908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.08 : 1,882.34 = 605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.08/1,882.34 = 605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.08x = 1,882.34 × 605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.08x = 1,139,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,327.88/1,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.50

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