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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.59, 1,886.12 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.59, 1,886.12 and 424.58 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.59 : 1,886.12 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.59/1,886.12 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.59x = 1,886.12 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.59x = 800,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,798.87/1,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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