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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.88, 1,886.69 and 931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.88, 1,886.69 and 931.64 is: 1,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.88 : 1,886.69 = 931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.88/1,886.69 = 931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.88x = 1,886.69 × 931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.88x = 1,757,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,701.78/1,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.25

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