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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.15, 1,884.36 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.15, 1,884.36 and 600.49 is: 899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.15 : 1,884.36 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.15/1,884.36 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.15x = 1,884.36 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.15x = 1,131,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,538.69/1,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.37

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