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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.60, 1,882.44 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.60, 1,882.44 and 605.82 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.60 : 1,882.44 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.60/1,882.44 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.60x = 1,882.44 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.60x = 1,140,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,419.80/1,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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