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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.84, 2,273.76 and 1,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.84, 2,273.76 and 1,254.48 is: 1,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.84 : 2,273.76 = 1,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.84/2,273.76 = 1,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.84x = 2,273.76 × 1,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.84x = 2,852,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,386.44/1,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.45

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