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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.40, 1,727.21 and 1,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.40, 1,727.21 and 1,114.27 is: 1,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.40 : 1,727.21 = 1,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.40/1,727.21 = 1,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.40x = 1,727.21 × 1,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.40x = 1,924,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,582.63/1,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.27

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