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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.25, 1,881.06 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.25, 1,881.06 and 523.43 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.25 : 1,881.06 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.25/1,881.06 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.25x = 1,881.06 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.25x = 984,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,603.24/1,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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