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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.48, 1,888.35 and 1,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.48, 1,888.35 and 1,118.97 is: 1,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.48 : 1,888.35 = 1,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.48/1,888.35 = 1,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.48x = 1,888.35 × 1,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.48x = 2,113,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,007.00/1,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.35

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