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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.14, 1,887.35 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.14, 1,887.35 and 528.06 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.14 : 1,887.35 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.14/1,887.35 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.14x = 1,887.35 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.14x = 996,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,631.40/1,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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