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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.11, 1,881.33 and 523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.11, 1,881.33 and 523.52 is: 785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.11 : 1,881.33 = 523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.11/1,881.33 = 523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.11x = 1,881.33 × 523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.11x = 984,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,906.44/1,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.35

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