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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.30, 1,885.20 and 607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.30, 1,885.20 and 607.60 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.30 : 1,885.20 = 607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.30/1,885.20 = 607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.30x = 1,885.20 × 607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.30x = 1,145,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,447.52/1,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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