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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.70, 1,888.72 and 914.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.70, 1,888.72 and 914.87 is: 1,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.70 : 1,888.72 = 914.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.70/1,888.72 = 914.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.70x = 1,888.72 × 914.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.70x = 1,727,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,935.70/1,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.79

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