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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.73, 1,882.70 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.73, 1,882.70 and 605.52 is: 908.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.73 : 1,882.70 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.73/1,882.70 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.73x = 1,882.70 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.73x = 1,140,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,012.50/1,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.57

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