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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.19, 1,886.06 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.19, 1,886.06 and 379.76 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.19 : 1,886.06 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.19/1,886.06 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.19x = 1,886.06 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.19x = 716,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,250.15/1,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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