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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.94, 1,887.56 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.94, 1,887.56 and 565.08 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.94 : 1,887.56 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.94/1,887.56 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.94x = 1,887.56 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.94x = 1,066,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,622.40/1,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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