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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.42, 1,881.80 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.42, 1,881.80 and 523.82 is: 785.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.42 : 1,881.80 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.42/1,881.80 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.42x = 1,881.80 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.42x = 985,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,724.48/1,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.80

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