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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.14, 1,887.06 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.14, 1,887.06 and 333.76 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.14 : 1,887.06 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.14/1,887.06 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.14x = 1,887.06 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.14x = 629,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,825.15/1,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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