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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.52, 1,881.96 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.52, 1,881.96 and 421.33 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.52 : 1,881.96 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.52/1,881.96 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.52x = 1,881.96 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.52x = 792,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,926.21/1,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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