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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.50, 1,881.72 and 524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.50, 1,881.72 and 524.06 is: 786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.50 : 1,881.72 = 524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.50/1,881.72 = 524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.50x = 1,881.72 × 524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.50x = 986,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,134.18/1,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.08

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