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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.22, 1,735.62 and 921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.22, 1,735.62 and 921.62 is: 1,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.22 : 1,735.62 = 921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.22/1,735.62 = 921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.22x = 1,735.62 × 921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.22x = 1,599,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,582.10/1,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.31

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