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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,881.36 and 605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,881.36 and 605.36 is: 907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,881.36 = 605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,881.36 = 605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,881.36 × 605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 1,138,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,900.09/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.66

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