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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.65, 1,734.68 and 884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.65, 1,734.68 and 884.34 is: 1,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.65 : 1,734.68 = 884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.65/1,734.68 = 884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.65x = 1,734.68 × 884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.65x = 1,534,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,046.91/1,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.77

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