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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.11, 1,886.18 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.11, 1,886.18 and 553.95 is: 831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.11 : 1,886.18 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.11/1,886.18 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.11x = 1,886.18 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.11x = 1,044,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,849.41/1,257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.15

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