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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.02, 1,887.30 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.02, 1,887.30 and 488.52 is: 732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.02 : 1,887.30 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.02/1,887.30 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.02x = 1,887.30 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.02x = 921,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,983.80/1,258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.88

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