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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.72, 1,887.39 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.72, 1,887.39 and 477.72 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.72 : 1,887.39 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.72/1,887.39 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.72x = 1,887.39 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.72x = 901,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,643.95/1,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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