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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.03, 1,885.74 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.03, 1,885.74 and 391.14 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.03 : 1,885.74 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.03/1,885.74 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.03x = 1,885.74 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.03x = 737,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,588.34/1,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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