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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.54, 1,886.73 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.54, 1,886.73 and 488.86 is: 732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.54 : 1,886.73 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.54/1,886.73 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.54x = 1,886.73 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.54x = 922,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,346.83/1,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.87

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