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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.40, 2,273.10 and 1,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.40, 2,273.10 and 1,254.08 is: 1,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.40 : 2,273.10 = 1,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.40/2,273.10 = 1,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.40x = 2,273.10 × 1,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.40x = 2,850,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,649.25/1,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.85

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