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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.58, 1,883.85 and 823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.58, 1,883.85 and 823.42 is: 1,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.58 : 1,883.85 = 823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.58/1,883.85 = 823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.58x = 1,883.85 × 823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.58x = 1,551,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,199.77/1,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.48

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