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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.84, 1,886.88 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.84, 1,886.88 and 435.92 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.84 : 1,886.88 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.84/1,886.88 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.84x = 1,886.88 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.84x = 822,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,528.73/1,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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