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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.12, 1,885.95 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.12, 1,885.95 and 435.30 is: 653.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.12 : 1,885.95 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.12/1,885.95 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.12x = 1,885.95 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.12x = 820,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,954.04/1,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.04

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