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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.61, 1,881.31 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.61, 1,881.31 and 376.77 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.61 : 1,881.31 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.61/1,881.31 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.61x = 1,881.31 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.61x = 708,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,821.17/1,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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