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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.15, 1,884.70 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.15, 1,884.70 and 600.66 is: 899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.15 : 1,884.70 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.15/1,884.70 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.15x = 1,884.70 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.15x = 1,132,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,063.90/1,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.78

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