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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.68, 1,888.02 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.68, 1,888.02 and 436.95 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.68 : 1,888.02 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.68/1,888.02 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.68x = 1,888.02 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.68x = 824,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,970.34/1,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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