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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.70, 1,886.64 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.70, 1,886.64 and 435.87 is: 653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.70 : 1,886.64 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.70/1,886.64 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.70x = 1,886.64 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.70x = 822,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,329.78/1,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.84

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