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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.88, 1,888.11 and 892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.88, 1,888.11 and 892.55 is: 1,338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.88 : 1,888.11 = 892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.88/1,888.11 = 892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.88x = 1,888.11 × 892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.88x = 1,685,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,237.30/1,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.69

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