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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.73, 1,886.46 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.73, 1,886.46 and 435.93 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.73 : 1,886.46 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.73/1,886.46 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.73x = 1,886.46 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.73x = 822,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,364.51/1,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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