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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.37, 1,887.26 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.37, 1,887.26 and 478.46 is: 717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.37 : 1,887.26 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.37/1,887.26 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.37x = 1,887.26 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.37x = 902,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,978.42/1,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.58

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