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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.24, 1,878.92 and 605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.24, 1,878.92 and 605.43 is: 906.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.24 : 1,878.92 = 605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.24/1,878.92 = 605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.24x = 1,878.92 × 605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.24x = 1,137,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,554.54/1,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.97

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