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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.29, 1,885.32 and 516.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.29, 1,885.32 and 516.77 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.29 : 1,885.32 = 516.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.29/1,885.32 = 516.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.29x = 1,885.32 × 516.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.29x = 974,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,276.82/1,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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