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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.80, 1,881.64 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.80, 1,881.64 and 484.76 is: 726.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.80 : 1,881.64 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.80/1,881.64 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.80x = 1,881.64 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.80x = 912,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,143.81/1,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.92

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