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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.74, 1,887.80 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.74, 1,887.80 and 478.82 is: 718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.74 : 1,887.80 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.74/1,887.80 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.74x = 1,887.80 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.74x = 903,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,904.56/1,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.10

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