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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.92, 1,889.24 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.92, 1,889.24 and 437.19 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.92 : 1,889.24 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.92/1,889.24 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.92x = 1,889.24 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.92x = 825,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,954.65/1,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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