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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,873.44 and 904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,873.44 and 904.44 is: 1,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,873.44 = 904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,873.44 = 904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,873.44 × 904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,694,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,414.07/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.11

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