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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.44 and 638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.76, 1,882.44 and 638.44 is: 957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.76 : 1,882.44 = 638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.76/1,882.44 = 638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.76x = 1,882.44 × 638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.76x = 1,201,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,824.99/1,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.81

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