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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.90, 1,884.99 and 607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.90, 1,884.99 and 607.86 is: 910.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.90 : 1,884.99 = 607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.90/1,884.99 = 607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.90x = 1,884.99 × 607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.90x = 1,145,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,810.02/1,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.89

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