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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.99, 1,879.38 and 1,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.99, 1,879.38 and 1,011.99 is: 1,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.99 : 1,879.38 = 1,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.99/1,879.38 = 1,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.99x = 1,879.38 × 1,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.99x = 1,901,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,913.77/1,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.48

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