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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.80 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.80 and 485.04 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.54 : 1,881.80 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.54/1,881.80 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.54x = 1,881.80 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.54x = 912,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,748.27/1,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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