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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.30, 1,885.08 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.30, 1,885.08 and 516.90 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.30 : 1,885.08 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.30/1,885.08 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.30x = 1,885.08 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.30x = 974,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,397.85/1,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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