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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.70, 1,886.25 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.70, 1,886.25 and 380.02 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.70 : 1,886.25 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.70/1,886.25 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.70x = 1,886.25 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.70x = 716,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,812.73/1,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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