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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.88, 1,882.57 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.88, 1,882.57 and 377.43 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.88 : 1,882.57 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.88/1,882.57 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.88x = 1,882.57 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.88x = 710,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,535.80/1,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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