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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.93, 1,888.70 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.93, 1,888.70 and 437.20 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.93 : 1,888.70 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.93/1,888.70 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.93x = 1,888.70 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.93x = 825,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,739.64/1,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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