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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.24, 1,880.45 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.24, 1,880.45 and 524.03 is: 785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.24 : 1,880.45 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.24/1,880.45 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.24x = 1,880.45 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.24x = 985,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,408.82/1,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.66

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