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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.44, 1,889.80 and 820.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.44, 1,889.80 and 820.44 is: 1,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.44 : 1,889.80 = 820.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.44/1,889.80 = 820.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.44x = 1,889.80 × 820.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.44x = 1,550,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,467.51/1,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.06

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