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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.72, 1,886.40 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.72, 1,886.40 and 565.24 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.72 : 1,886.40 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.72/1,886.40 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.72x = 1,886.40 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.72x = 1,066,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,268.74/1,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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