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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.83, 1,882.22 and 766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.83, 1,882.22 and 766.89 is: 1,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.83 : 1,882.22 = 766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.83/1,882.22 = 766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.83x = 1,882.22 × 766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.83x = 1,443,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,451.86/1,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.32

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