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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.82, 1,886.47 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.82, 1,886.47 and 436.19 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.82 : 1,886.47 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.82/1,886.47 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.82x = 1,886.47 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.82x = 822,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,848.83/1,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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