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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.40, 1,874.24 and 1,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.40, 1,874.24 and 1,254.40 is: 1,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.40 : 1,874.24 = 1,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.40/1,874.24 = 1,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.40x = 1,874.24 × 1,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.40x = 2,351,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,046.66/1,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.24

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