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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.32, 1,888.11 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.32, 1,888.11 and 527.88 is: 792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.32 : 1,888.11 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.32/1,888.11 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.32x = 1,888.11 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.32x = 996,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,695.51/1,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.08

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