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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.46, 1,887.96 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.46, 1,887.96 and 392.78 is: 589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.46 : 1,887.96 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.46/1,887.96 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.46x = 1,887.96 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.46x = 741,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,552.93/1,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.25

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