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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.32, 1,879.42 and 888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.32, 1,879.42 and 888.45 is: 1,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.32 : 1,879.42 = 888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.32/1,879.42 = 888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.32x = 1,879.42 × 888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.32x = 1,669,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,770.70/1,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.22

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