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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.96, 1,888.44 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.96, 1,888.44 and 528.88 is: 793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.96 : 1,888.44 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.96/1,888.44 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.96x = 1,888.44 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.96x = 998,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,758.15/1,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.32

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