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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.59, 1,888.65 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.59, 1,888.65 and 528.24 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.59 : 1,888.65 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.59/1,888.65 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.59x = 1,888.65 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.59x = 997,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,660.48/1,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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