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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.80, 1,883.82 and 1,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.80, 1,883.82 and 1,230.44 is: 1,842.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.80 : 1,883.82 = 1,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.80/1,883.82 = 1,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.80x = 1,883.82 × 1,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.80x = 2,317,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,927.48/1,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.84

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