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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.32, 1,887.06 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.32, 1,887.06 and 488.36 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.32 : 1,887.06 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.32/1,887.06 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.32x = 1,887.06 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.32x = 921,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,564.62/1,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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