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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.02, 1,885.67 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.02, 1,885.67 and 435.06 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.02 : 1,885.67 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.02/1,885.67 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.02x = 1,885.67 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.02x = 820,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,377.41/1,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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