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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.27, 1,881.50 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.27, 1,881.50 and 376.74 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.27 : 1,881.50 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.27/1,881.50 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.27x = 1,881.50 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.27x = 708,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,829.72/1,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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