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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.60, 1,881.86 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.60, 1,881.86 and 377.15 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.60 : 1,881.86 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.60/1,881.86 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.60x = 1,881.86 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.60x = 709,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,732.20/1,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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