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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.03, 1,885.58 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.03, 1,885.58 and 435.20 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.03 : 1,885.58 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.03/1,885.58 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.03x = 1,885.58 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.03x = 820,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,592.81/1,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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