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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.76, 1,886.08 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.76, 1,886.08 and 488 is: 731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.76 : 1,886.08 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.76/1,886.08 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.76x = 1,886.08 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.76x = 920,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,407.04/1,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.78

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