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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.39, 1,881.51 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.39, 1,881.51 and 376.87 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.39 : 1,881.51 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.39/1,881.51 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.39x = 1,881.51 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.39x = 709,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,081.22/1,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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