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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.89, 1,886.63 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.89, 1,886.63 and 333.50 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.89 : 1,886.63 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.89/1,886.63 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.89x = 1,886.63 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.89x = 629,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,194.15/1,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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