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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.18, 1,887.27 and 436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.18, 1,887.27 and 436.45 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.18 : 1,887.27 = 436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.18/1,887.27 = 436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.18x = 1,887.27 × 436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.18x = 823,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,698.99/1,258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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