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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.49, 1,886.45 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.49, 1,886.45 and 391.75 is: 587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.49 : 1,886.45 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.49/1,886.45 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.49x = 1,886.45 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.49x = 739,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,016.79/1,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.69

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