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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.09, 1,881.07 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.09, 1,881.07 and 595.49 is: 893.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.09 : 1,881.07 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.09/1,881.07 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.09x = 1,881.07 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.09x = 1,120,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,150.83/1,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.20

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