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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.72, 1,885.26 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.72, 1,885.26 and 435.72 is: 653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.72 : 1,885.26 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.72/1,885.26 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.72x = 1,885.26 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.72x = 821,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,445.49/1,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.12

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