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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.73, 1,887.92 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.73, 1,887.92 and 334.36 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.73 : 1,887.92 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.73/1,887.92 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.73x = 1,887.92 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.73x = 631,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,246.87/1,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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