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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.17 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.17 and 791.28 is: 1,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.92 : 1,882.17 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.92/1,882.17 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.92x = 1,882.17 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.92x = 1,489,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,323.48/1,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.79

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