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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.30, 2,599.43 and 1,254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.30, 2,599.43 and 1,254.87 is: 1,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.30 : 2,599.43 = 1,254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.30/2,599.43 = 1,254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.30x = 2,599.43 × 1,254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.30x = 3,261,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,940.45/1,883.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.04

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