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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.30, 1,878.97 and 1,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.30, 1,878.97 and 1,027.64 is: 1,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.30 : 1,878.97 = 1,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.30/1,878.97 = 1,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.30x = 1,878.97 × 1,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.30x = 1,930,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,908.79/1,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.54

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