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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.16, 1,887.51 and 478.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.16, 1,887.51 and 478.13 is: 717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.16 : 1,887.51 = 478.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.16/1,887.51 = 478.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.16x = 1,887.51 × 478.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.16x = 902,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,475.16/1,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.30

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