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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.93, 1,886.74 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.93, 1,886.74 and 436.13 is: 654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.93 : 1,886.74 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.93/1,886.74 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.93x = 1,886.74 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.93x = 822,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,873.53/1,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.15

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