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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.48, 1,876.24 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.48, 1,876.24 and 733.24 is: 1,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.48 : 1,876.24 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.48/1,876.24 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.48x = 1,876.24 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.48x = 1,375,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,734.22/1,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.66

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