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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.58, 1,887.88 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.58, 1,887.88 and 436.87 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.58 : 1,887.88 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.58/1,887.88 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.58x = 1,887.88 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.58x = 824,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,762.86/1,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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