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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.73, 1,886.81 and 478.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.73, 1,886.81 and 478.25 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.73 : 1,886.81 = 478.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.73/1,886.81 = 478.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.73x = 1,886.81 × 478.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.73x = 902,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,355.06/1,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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