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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.18, 1,881.45 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.18, 1,881.45 and 473.88 is: 710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.18 : 1,881.45 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.18/1,881.45 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.18x = 1,881.45 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.18x = 891,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,581.53/1,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.89

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