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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.45 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.45 and 388.41 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.12 : 1,881.45 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.12/1,881.45 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.12x = 1,881.45 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.12x = 730,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,773.99/1,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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