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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.32, 1,734.93 and 963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.32, 1,734.93 and 963.12 is: 1,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.32 : 1,734.93 = 963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.32/1,734.93 = 963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.32x = 1,734.93 × 963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.32x = 1,670,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,945.78/1,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.92

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