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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.13, 1,880.82 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.13, 1,880.82 and 376.61 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.13 : 1,880.82 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.13/1,880.82 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.13x = 1,880.82 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.13x = 708,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,326.22/1,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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