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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.54, 1,888.35 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.54, 1,888.35 and 436.93 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.54 : 1,888.35 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.54/1,888.35 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.54x = 1,888.35 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.54x = 825,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,076.77/1,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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