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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.57, 1,882.13 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.57, 1,882.13 and 524.22 is: 786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.57 : 1,882.13 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.57/1,882.13 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.57x = 1,882.13 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.57x = 986,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,650.19/1,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.44

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