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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257, 1,887.66 and 1,142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257, 1,887.66 and 1,142.52 is: 1,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257 : 1,887.66 = 1,142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257/1,887.66 = 1,142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257x = 1,887.66 × 1,142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257x = 2,156,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,689.30/1,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.74

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