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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.71, 1,883.28 and 605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.71, 1,883.28 and 605.90 is: 909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.71 : 1,883.28 = 605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.71/1,883.28 = 605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.71x = 1,883.28 × 605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.71x = 1,141,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,073.13/1,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.43

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