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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.57, 1,887.63 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.57, 1,887.63 and 392.91 is: 589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.57 : 1,887.63 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.57/1,887.63 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.57x = 1,887.63 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.57x = 741,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,668.70/1,258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.29

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