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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.58, 1,887.78 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.58, 1,887.78 and 381.10 is: 571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.58 : 1,887.78 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.58/1,887.78 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.58x = 1,887.78 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.58x = 719,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,435.77/1,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.63

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