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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.89 and 707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.54, 1,881.89 and 707.19 is: 1,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.54 : 1,881.89 = 707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.54/1,881.89 = 707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.54x = 1,881.89 × 707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.54x = 1,330,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,853.79/1,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.83

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