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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.97, 1,885.23 and 949.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.97, 1,885.23 and 949.57 is: 1,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.97 : 1,885.23 = 949.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.97/1,885.23 = 949.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.97x = 1,885.23 × 949.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.97x = 1,790,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,157.85/1,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.05

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