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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.40, 1,884.24 and 607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.40, 1,884.24 and 607.36 is: 910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.40 : 1,884.24 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.40/1,884.24 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.40x = 1,884.24 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.40x = 1,144,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,412.01/1,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.14

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