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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.56, 1,886.46 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.56, 1,886.46 and 391.64 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.56 : 1,886.46 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.56/1,886.46 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.56x = 1,886.46 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.56x = 738,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,813.19/1,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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