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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.86, 1,888.28 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.86, 1,888.28 and 437.13 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.86 : 1,888.28 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.86/1,888.28 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.86x = 1,888.28 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.86x = 825,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,423.84/1,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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