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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.34, 1,881.24 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.34, 1,881.24 and 605.26 is: 907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.34 : 1,881.24 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.34/1,881.24 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.34x = 1,881.24 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.34x = 1,138,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,639.32/1,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.76

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