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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.46, 1,881.10 and 561.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.46, 1,881.10 and 561.13 is: 841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.46 : 1,881.10 = 561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.46/1,881.10 = 561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.46x = 1,881.10 × 561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.46x = 1,055,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,548.22/1,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.44

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