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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.66, 1,880.94 and 733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.66, 1,880.94 and 733.38 is: 1,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.66 : 1,880.94 = 733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.66/1,880.94 = 733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.66x = 1,880.94 × 733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.66x = 1,379,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,443.78/1,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.46

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