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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.10, 1,724.70 and 1,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.10, 1,724.70 and 1,195.14 is: 1,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.10 : 1,724.70 = 1,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.10/1,724.70 = 1,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.10x = 1,724.70 × 1,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.10x = 2,061,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,257.96/1,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.69

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