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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.56, 1,735.20 and 886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.56, 1,735.20 and 886.32 is: 1,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.56 : 1,735.20 = 886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.56/1,735.20 = 886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.56x = 1,735.20 × 886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.56x = 1,537,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,942.46/1,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.99

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