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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.16, 1,881.24 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.16, 1,881.24 and 484.84 is: 727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.16 : 1,881.24 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.16/1,881.24 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.16x = 1,881.24 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.16x = 912,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,100.40/1,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.26

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