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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.81, 1,886.72 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.81, 1,886.72 and 436.20 is: 654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.81 : 1,886.72 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.81/1,886.72 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.81x = 1,886.72 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.81x = 822,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,985.08/1,257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.30

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