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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.50, 1,886.36 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.50, 1,886.36 and 391.82 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.50 : 1,886.36 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.50/1,886.36 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.50x = 1,886.36 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.50x = 739,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,113.58/1,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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