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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.95, 1,889.16 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.95, 1,889.16 and 528.47 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.95 : 1,889.16 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.95/1,889.16 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.95x = 1,889.16 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.95x = 998,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,354.94/1,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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