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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.14, 1,885.73 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.14, 1,885.73 and 435.40 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.14 : 1,885.73 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.14/1,885.73 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.14x = 1,885.73 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.14x = 821,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,046.84/1,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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