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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.64, 1,881.56 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.64, 1,881.56 and 524.04 is: 785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.64 : 1,881.56 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.64/1,881.56 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.64x = 1,881.56 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.64x = 986,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,012.70/1,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.89

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