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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.88, 1,888.31 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.88, 1,888.31 and 489.38 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.88 : 1,888.31 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.88/1,888.31 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.88x = 1,888.31 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.88x = 924,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,092.93/1,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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