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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.72, 1,887.78 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.72, 1,887.78 and 528.31 is: 792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.72 : 1,887.78 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.72/1,887.78 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.72x = 1,887.78 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.72x = 997,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,333.05/1,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.34

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