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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.31, 1,881.73 and 376.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.31, 1,881.73 and 376.81 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.31 : 1,881.73 = 376.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.31/1,881.73 = 376.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.31x = 1,881.73 × 376.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.31x = 709,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,054.68/1,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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