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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.42, 1,879.20 and 637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.42, 1,879.20 and 637.38 is: 954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.42 : 1,879.20 = 637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.42/1,879.20 = 637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.42x = 1,879.20 × 637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.42x = 1,197,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,764.50/1,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.84

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