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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.10, 1,887.53 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.10, 1,887.53 and 392.42 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.10 : 1,887.53 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.10/1,887.53 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.10x = 1,887.53 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.10x = 740,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,693.12/1,258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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