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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.51, 1,886.69 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.51, 1,886.69 and 478.08 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.51 : 1,886.69 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.51/1,886.69 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.51x = 1,886.69 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.51x = 901,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,988.76/1,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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