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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.39, 1,886.31 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.39, 1,886.31 and 435.44 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.39 : 1,886.31 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.39/1,886.31 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.39x = 1,886.31 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.39x = 821,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,379.54/1,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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