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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.50, 1,886.16 and 710.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.50, 1,886.16 and 710.99 is: 1,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.50 : 1,886.16 = 710.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.50/1,886.16 = 710.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.50x = 1,886.16 × 710.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.50x = 1,341,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,042.95/1,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.59

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