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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.07, 1,885.14 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.07, 1,885.14 and 435.12 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.07 : 1,885.14 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.07/1,885.14 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.07x = 1,885.14 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.07x = 820,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,262.12/1,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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