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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.34, 1,737.10 and 839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.34, 1,737.10 and 839.40 is: 1,158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.34 : 1,737.10 = 839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.34/1,737.10 = 839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.34x = 1,737.10 × 839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.34x = 1,458,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,121.74/1,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.77

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