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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257, 1,885.61 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257, 1,885.61 and 391.32 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257 : 1,885.61 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257/1,885.61 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257x = 1,885.61 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257x = 737,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,876.91/1,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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