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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.44, 1,886.16 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.44, 1,886.16 and 391.75 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.44 : 1,886.16 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.44/1,886.16 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.44x = 1,886.16 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.44x = 738,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,903.18/1,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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