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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.36, 1,886.94 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.36, 1,886.94 and 528.28 is: 792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.36 : 1,886.94 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.36/1,886.94 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.36x = 1,886.94 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.36x = 996,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,832.66/1,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.17

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