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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.73, 1,886.38 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.73, 1,886.38 and 391.97 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.73 : 1,886.38 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.73/1,886.38 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.73x = 1,886.38 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.73x = 739,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,408.10/1,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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