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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.63, 1,882.86 and 1,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.63, 1,882.86 and 1,072.38 is: 1,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.63 : 1,882.86 = 1,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.63/1,882.86 = 1,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.63x = 1,882.86 × 1,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.63x = 2,019,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,141.41/1,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.35

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