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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.56, 1,887.50 and 478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.56, 1,887.50 and 478.54 is: 717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.56 : 1,887.50 = 478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.56/1,887.50 = 478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.56x = 1,887.50 × 478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.56x = 903,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,244.25/1,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.68

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