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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.34, 1,887.66 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.34, 1,887.66 and 333.92 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.34 : 1,887.66 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.34/1,887.66 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.34x = 1,887.66 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.34x = 630,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,325.07/1,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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