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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.17, 1,837.86 and 1,058.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.17, 1,837.86 and 1,058.97 is: 1,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.17 : 1,837.86 = 1,058.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.17/1,837.86 = 1,058.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.17x = 1,837.86 × 1,058.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.17x = 1,946,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,238.60/1,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.55

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