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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.45, 1,885.96 and 391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.45, 1,885.96 and 391.69 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.45 : 1,885.96 = 391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.45/1,885.96 = 391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.45x = 1,885.96 × 391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.45x = 738,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,711.67/1,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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