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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.49, 1,881.74 and 882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.49, 1,881.74 and 882.78 is: 1,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.49 : 1,881.74 = 882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.49/1,881.74 = 882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.49x = 1,881.74 × 882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.49x = 1,661,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,162.44/1,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.17

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