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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.95, 1,882.60 and 475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.95, 1,882.60 and 475.23 is: 712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.95 : 1,882.60 = 475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.95/1,882.60 = 475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.95x = 1,882.60 × 475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.95x = 894,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,673.87/1,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.92

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