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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.24, 1,885.92 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.24, 1,885.92 and 563.16 is: 844.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.24 : 1,885.92 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.24/1,885.92 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.24x = 1,885.92 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.24x = 1,062,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,074.71/1,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.77

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