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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.20 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.20 and 421.48 is: 632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,882.20 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,882.20 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,882.20 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 793,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,309.66/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.24

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