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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.58, 1,735.32 and 786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.58, 1,735.32 and 786.32 is: 1,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.58 : 1,735.32 = 786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.58/1,735.32 = 786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.58x = 1,735.32 × 786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.58x = 1,364,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,516.82/1,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.17

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