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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.75, 1,886.55 and 478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.75, 1,886.55 and 478.09 is: 717.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.75 : 1,886.55 = 478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.75/1,886.55 = 478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.75x = 1,886.55 × 478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.75x = 901,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,940.69/1,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.11

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