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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.74, 1,885.88 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.74, 1,885.88 and 517.14 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.74 : 1,885.88 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.74/1,885.88 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.74x = 1,885.88 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.74x = 975,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,261.40/1,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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