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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,877.26 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,877.26 and 735.18 is: 1,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,877.26 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,877.26 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,877.26 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 1,380,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,124.01/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.91

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