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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.16, 1,879.80 and 1,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.16, 1,879.80 and 1,215.10 is: 1,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.16 : 1,879.80 = 1,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.16/1,879.80 = 1,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.16x = 1,879.80 × 1,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.16x = 2,284,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,144.98/1,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.46

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