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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.90 and 1,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.12, 1,881.90 and 1,012.20 is: 1,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.12 : 1,881.90 = 1,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.12/1,881.90 = 1,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.12x = 1,881.90 × 1,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.12x = 1,904,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,859.18/1,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.88

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