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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.92, 1,888.38 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.92, 1,888.38 and 682.92 is: 1,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.92 : 1,888.38 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.92/1,888.38 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.92x = 1,888.38 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.92x = 1,289,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,612.47/1,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.38

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