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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.27, 1,887.40 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.27, 1,887.40 and 392.58 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.27 : 1,887.40 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.27/1,887.40 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.27x = 1,887.40 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.27x = 740,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,954.51/1,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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