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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.23, 1,880.75 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.23, 1,880.75 and 376.40 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.23 : 1,880.75 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.23/1,880.75 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.23x = 1,880.75 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.23x = 707,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,904.90/1,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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