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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.41, 1,881.62 and 605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.41, 1,881.62 and 605.24 is: 907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.41 : 1,881.62 = 605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.41/1,881.62 = 605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.41x = 1,881.62 × 605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.41x = 1,138,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,828.66/1,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.86

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