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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.61, 1,880.01 and 706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.61, 1,880.01 and 706.96 is: 1,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.61 : 1,880.01 = 706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.61/1,880.01 = 706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.61x = 1,880.01 × 706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.61x = 1,329,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,091.87/1,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.37

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