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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.63 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.92, 1,882.63 and 377.38 is: 566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.92 : 1,882.63 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.92/1,882.63 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.92x = 1,882.63 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.92x = 710,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,469.73/1,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.15

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