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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.30, 1,731.15 and 924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.30, 1,731.15 and 924.44 is: 1,275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.30 : 1,731.15 = 924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.30/1,731.15 = 924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.30x = 1,731.15 × 924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.30x = 1,600,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,335.65/1,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.88

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