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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.68, 1,881.68 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.68, 1,881.68 and 524.10 is: 786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.68 : 1,881.68 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.68/1,881.68 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.68x = 1,881.68 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.68x = 986,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,185.87/1,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.01

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