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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.31, 1,887.49 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.31, 1,887.49 and 436.61 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.31 : 1,887.49 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.31/1,887.49 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.31x = 1,887.49 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.31x = 824,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,097.01/1,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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