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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.13, 1,881.57 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.13, 1,881.57 and 376.66 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.13 : 1,881.57 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.13/1,881.57 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.13x = 1,881.57 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.13x = 708,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,712.16/1,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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