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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.04, 1,735.80 and 785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.04, 1,735.80 and 785.24 is: 1,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.04 : 1,735.80 = 785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.04/1,735.80 = 785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.04x = 1,735.80 × 785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.04x = 1,363,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,019.59/1,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.45

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