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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.79, 1,888.87 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.79, 1,888.87 and 796.79 is: 1,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.79 : 1,888.87 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.79/1,888.87 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.79x = 1,888.87 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.79x = 1,505,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,026.33/1,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.61

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