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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,730.76 and 882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,730.76 and 882.56 is: 1,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,730.76 = 882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,730.76 = 882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,730.76 × 882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 1,527,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,499.55/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.33

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