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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.04, 1,884.84 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.04, 1,884.84 and 486.64 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.04 : 1,884.84 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.04/1,884.84 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.04x = 1,884.84 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.04x = 917,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,238.54/1,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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