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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.66, 1,886.49 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.66, 1,886.49 and 710.30 is: 1,065.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.66 : 1,886.49 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.66/1,886.49 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.66x = 1,886.49 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.66x = 1,339,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,970.30/1,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.45

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