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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.60, 1,881.90 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.60, 1,881.90 and 817.20 is: 1,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.60 : 1,881.90 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.60/1,881.90 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.60x = 1,881.90 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.60x = 1,537,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,888.68/1,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.80

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