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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.47, 1,881.07 and 734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.47, 1,881.07 and 734.59 is: 1,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.47 : 1,881.07 = 734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.47/1,881.07 = 734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.47x = 1,881.07 × 734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.47x = 1,381,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,802.13/1,254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.50

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