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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.40, 1,884.85 and 607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.40, 1,884.85 and 607.77 is: 910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.40 : 1,884.85 = 607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.40/1,884.85 = 607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.40x = 1,884.85 × 607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.40x = 1,145,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,555.28/1,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.33

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