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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.29, 1,886.72 and 487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.29, 1,886.72 and 487.89 is: 731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.29 : 1,886.72 = 487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.29/1,886.72 = 487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.29x = 1,886.72 × 487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.29x = 920,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,509.38/1,258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.56

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