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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.60, 1,887.48 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.60, 1,887.48 and 823.44 is: 1,235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.60 : 1,887.48 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.60/1,887.48 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.60x = 1,887.48 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.60x = 1,554,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,226.53/1,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.87

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