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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.97, 1,889.33 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.97, 1,889.33 and 437.25 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.97 : 1,889.33 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.97/1,889.33 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.97x = 1,889.33 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.97x = 826,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,103.81/1,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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