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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.58, 1,886.22 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.58, 1,886.22 and 391.96 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.58 : 1,886.22 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.58/1,886.22 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.58x = 1,886.22 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.58x = 739,322.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,322.79/1,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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