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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.17, 1,884.33 and 639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.17, 1,884.33 and 639.14 is: 957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.17 : 1,884.33 = 639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.17/1,884.33 = 639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.17x = 1,884.33 × 639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.17x = 1,204,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,341.25/1,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.98

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