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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.01, 1,874.57 and 1,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.01, 1,874.57 and 1,117.15 is: 1,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.01 : 1,874.57 = 1,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.01/1,874.57 = 1,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.01x = 1,874.57 × 1,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.01x = 2,094,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,175.88/1,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.00

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