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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.24, 1,886.22 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.24, 1,886.22 and 391.56 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.24 : 1,886.22 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.24/1,886.22 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.24x = 1,886.22 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.24x = 738,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,568.30/1,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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