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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.46, 1,738.31 and 965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.46, 1,738.31 and 965.24 is: 1,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.46 : 1,738.31 = 965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.46/1,738.31 = 965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.46x = 1,738.31 × 965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.46x = 1,677,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,877.65/1,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.28

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