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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.80, 1,737.51 and 1,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.80, 1,737.51 and 1,196.29 is: 1,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.80 : 1,737.51 = 1,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.80/1,737.51 = 1,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.80x = 1,737.51 × 1,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.80x = 2,078,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,572.50/1,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.55

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