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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.24, 1,886.94 and 517.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.24, 1,886.94 and 517.41 is: 776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.24 : 1,886.94 = 517.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.24/1,886.94 = 517.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.24x = 1,886.94 × 517.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.24x = 976,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,321.63/1,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.56

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