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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.52, 1,886.28 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.52, 1,886.28 and 391.88 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.52 : 1,886.28 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.52/1,886.28 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.52x = 1,886.28 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.52x = 739,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,195.41/1,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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