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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.81, 1,886.22 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.81, 1,886.22 and 380.04 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.81 : 1,886.22 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.81/1,886.22 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.81x = 1,886.22 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.81x = 716,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,839.05/1,257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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