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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.85, 1,886.78 and 477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.85, 1,886.78 and 477.67 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.85 : 1,886.78 = 477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.85/1,886.78 = 477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.85x = 1,886.78 × 477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.85x = 901,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,262.85/1,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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