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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.81, 1,888.06 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.81, 1,888.06 and 334.43 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.81 : 1,888.06 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.81/1,888.06 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.81x = 1,888.06 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.81x = 631,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,414.47/1,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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