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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,879.77 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,879.77 and 605.99 is: 907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,879.77 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,879.77 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,879.77 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 1,139,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,114.85/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.81

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