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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.65, 1,887.98 and 528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.65, 1,887.98 and 528.03 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.65 : 1,887.98 = 528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.65/1,887.98 = 528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.65x = 1,887.98 × 528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.65x = 996,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,907.44/1,258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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