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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.24, 1,885.88 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.24, 1,885.88 and 435.76 is: 653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.24 : 1,885.88 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.24/1,885.88 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.24x = 1,885.88 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.24x = 821,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,791.07/1,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.13

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