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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.64, 1,881.69 and 791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.64, 1,881.69 and 791.80 is: 1,187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.64 : 1,881.69 = 791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.64/1,881.69 = 791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.64x = 1,881.69 × 791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.64x = 1,489,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,917.44/1,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.53

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