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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.84, 2,134.92 and 1,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.84, 2,134.92 and 1,254.28 is: 1,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.84 : 2,134.92 = 1,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.84/2,134.92 = 1,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.84x = 2,134.92 × 1,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.84x = 2,677,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,787.46/1,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.78

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