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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.53, 1,737.09 and 839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.53, 1,737.09 and 839.58 is: 1,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.53 : 1,737.09 = 839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.53/1,737.09 = 839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.53x = 1,737.09 × 839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.53x = 1,458,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,426.02/1,258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.83

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