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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.91, 1,885.71 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.91, 1,885.71 and 436 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.91 : 1,885.71 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.91/1,885.71 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.91x = 1,885.71 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.91x = 822,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,169.56/1,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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