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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.16, 1,887.24 and 1,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.16, 1,887.24 and 1,052.24 is: 1,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.16 : 1,887.24 = 1,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.16/1,887.24 = 1,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.16x = 1,887.24 × 1,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.16x = 1,985,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,829.42/1,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.36

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