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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.92, 1,888.38 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.92, 1,888.38 and 528.30 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.92 : 1,888.38 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.92/1,888.38 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.92x = 1,888.38 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.92x = 997,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,631.15/1,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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