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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.90, 1,887.63 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.90, 1,887.63 and 565.02 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.90 : 1,887.63 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.90/1,887.63 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.90x = 1,887.63 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.90x = 1,066,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,548.70/1,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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