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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.85, 1,883.03 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.85, 1,883.03 and 524.48 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.85 : 1,883.03 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.85/1,883.03 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.85x = 1,883.03 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.85x = 987,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,613.66/1,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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