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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.08, 1,885.94 and 391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.08, 1,885.94 and 391.40 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.08 : 1,885.94 = 391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.08/1,885.94 = 391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.08x = 1,885.94 × 391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.08x = 738,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,156.92/1,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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