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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.69, 1,888.50 and 843.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.69, 1,888.50 and 843.93 is: 1,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.69 : 1,888.50 = 843.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.69/1,888.50 = 843.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.69x = 1,888.50 × 843.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.69x = 1,593,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,761.81/1,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.21

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