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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.43, 1,881.77 and 523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.43, 1,881.77 and 523.87 is: 785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.43 : 1,881.77 = 523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.43/1,881.77 = 523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.43x = 1,881.77 × 523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.43x = 985,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,802.85/1,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.86

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