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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.50 and 795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.50 and 795.16 is: 1,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.12 : 1,881.50 = 795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.12/1,881.50 = 795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.12x = 1,881.50 × 795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.12x = 1,496,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,093.54/1,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.94

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