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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.69, 1,878.51 and 637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.69, 1,878.51 and 637.10 is: 953.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.69 : 1,878.51 = 637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.69/1,878.51 = 637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.69x = 1,878.51 × 637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.69x = 1,196,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,789.33/1,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.85

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