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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.21, 1,885.88 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.21, 1,885.88 and 477.15 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.21 : 1,885.88 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.21/1,885.88 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.21x = 1,885.88 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.21x = 899,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,845.26/1,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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