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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.35, 1,887.69 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.35, 1,887.69 and 608.64 is: 913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.35 : 1,887.69 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.35/1,887.69 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.35x = 1,887.69 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.35x = 1,148,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,923.64/1,258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.04

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