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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.42, 1,882.08 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.42, 1,882.08 and 561.03 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.42 : 1,882.08 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.42/1,882.08 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.42x = 1,882.08 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.42x = 1,055,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,903.34/1,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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