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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.54, 1,888.07 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.54, 1,888.07 and 381.11 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.54 : 1,888.07 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.54/1,888.07 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.54x = 1,888.07 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.54x = 719,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,553.87/1,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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