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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.06, 1,735.41 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.06, 1,735.41 and 760.54 is: 1,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.06 : 1,735.41 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.06/1,735.41 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.06x = 1,735.41 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.06x = 1,319,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,848.72/1,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.11

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