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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.34, 1,887.50 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.34, 1,887.50 and 437.15 is: 655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.34 : 1,887.50 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.34/1,887.50 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.34x = 1,887.50 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.34x = 825,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,120.63/1,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.20

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