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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.52, 1,888.20 and 843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.52, 1,888.20 and 843.72 is: 1,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.52 : 1,888.20 = 843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.52/1,888.20 = 843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.52x = 1,888.20 × 843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.52x = 1,593,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,112.10/1,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.86

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