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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.27, 1,887.19 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.27, 1,887.19 and 333.88 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.27 : 1,887.19 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.27/1,887.19 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.27x = 1,887.19 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.27x = 630,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,089.44/1,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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