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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.19, 1,878.54 and 765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.19, 1,878.54 and 765.76 is: 1,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.19 : 1,878.54 = 765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.19/1,878.54 = 765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.19x = 1,878.54 × 765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.19x = 1,438,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,510.79/1,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.96

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