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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.34, 1,881.03 and 740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.34, 1,881.03 and 740.74 is: 1,110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.34 : 1,881.03 = 740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.34/1,881.03 = 740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.34x = 1,881.03 × 740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.34x = 1,393,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,354.16/1,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.83

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