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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.68, 1,737.72 and 1,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.68, 1,737.72 and 1,092.63 is: 1,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.68 : 1,737.72 = 1,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.68/1,737.72 = 1,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.68x = 1,737.72 × 1,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.68x = 1,898,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,685.00/1,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.47

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