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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.80, 1,885.49 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.80, 1,885.49 and 435.46 is: 652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.80 : 1,885.49 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.80/1,885.49 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.80x = 1,885.49 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.80x = 821,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,043.87/1,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.76

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