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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.45, 1,886.90 and 982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.45, 1,886.90 and 982.77 is: 1,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.45 : 1,886.90 = 982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.45/1,886.90 = 982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.45x = 1,886.90 × 982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.45x = 1,854,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,383.80/1,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.72

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