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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259, 1,887.88 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259, 1,887.88 and 436.98 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259 : 1,887.88 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259/1,887.88 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259x = 1,887.88 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259x = 824,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,965.80/1,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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