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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.50, 1,885.21 and 599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.50, 1,885.21 and 599.02 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.50 : 1,885.21 = 599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.50/1,885.21 = 599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.50x = 1,885.21 × 599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.50x = 1,129,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,272.28/1,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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