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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.43, 1,887.38 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.43, 1,887.38 and 478.16 is: 717.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.43 : 1,887.38 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.43/1,887.38 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.43x = 1,887.38 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.43x = 902,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,466.10/1,258.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.14

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