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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.63, 1,872.35 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.63, 1,872.35 and 1,251.54 is: 1,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.63 : 1,872.35 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.63/1,872.35 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.63x = 1,872.35 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.63x = 2,343,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,314.66/1,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.28

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