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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.04, 1,883.88 and 709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.04, 1,883.88 and 709 is: 1,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.04 : 1,883.88 = 709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.04/1,883.88 = 709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.04x = 1,883.88 × 709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.04x = 1,335,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,670.92/1,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.55

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