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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.15, 1,885.18 and 391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.15, 1,885.18 and 391.53 is: 587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.15 : 1,885.18 = 391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.15/1,885.18 = 391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.15x = 1,885.18 × 391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.15x = 738,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,104.53/1,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.13

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