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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.44, 1,887.21 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.44, 1,887.21 and 436.50 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.44 : 1,887.21 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.44/1,887.21 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.44x = 1,887.21 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.44x = 823,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,767.17/1,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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