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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.29, 1,885.22 and 486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.29, 1,885.22 and 486.89 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.29 : 1,885.22 = 486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.29/1,885.22 = 486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.29x = 1,885.22 × 486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.29x = 917,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,892.33/1,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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