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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.09, 1,887.76 and 565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.09, 1,887.76 and 565.27 is: 848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.09 : 1,887.76 = 565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.09/1,887.76 = 565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.09x = 1,887.76 × 565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.09x = 1,067,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,094.10/1,258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.19

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