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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.29, 1,886.68 and 477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.29, 1,886.68 and 477.39 is: 716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.29 : 1,886.68 = 477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.29/1,886.68 = 477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.29x = 1,886.68 × 477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.29x = 900,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,691.18/1,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.38

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