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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.66, 1,881.93 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.66, 1,881.93 and 377.12 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.66 : 1,881.93 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.66/1,881.93 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.66x = 1,881.93 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.66x = 709,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,719.56/1,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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