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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.66, 1,887.99 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.66, 1,887.99 and 489.34 is: 734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.66 : 1,887.99 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.66/1,887.99 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.66x = 1,887.99 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.66x = 923,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,869.03/1,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.01

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