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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.12, 1,735.72 and 927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.12, 1,735.72 and 927.33 is: 1,279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.12 : 1,735.72 = 927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.12/1,735.72 = 927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.12x = 1,735.72 × 927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.12x = 1,609,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,585.23/1,258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.36

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