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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.42, 1,878.82 and 1,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.42, 1,878.82 and 1,223.44 is: 1,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.42 : 1,878.82 = 1,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.42/1,878.82 = 1,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.42x = 1,878.82 × 1,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.42x = 2,298,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,615.79/1,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.41

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