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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.00, 1,885.71 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.00, 1,885.71 and 466.41 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.00 : 1,885.71 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.00/1,885.71 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.00x = 1,885.71 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.00x = 879,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,512.21/1,257.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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