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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.49, 1,886.86 and 841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.49, 1,886.86 and 841.30 is: 1,262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.49 : 1,886.86 = 841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.49/1,886.86 = 841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.49x = 1,886.86 × 841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.49x = 1,587,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,405.88/1,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.36

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