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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.69, 1,737.89 and 1,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.69, 1,737.89 and 1,125.52 is: 1,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.69 : 1,737.89 = 1,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.69/1,737.89 = 1,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.69x = 1,737.89 × 1,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.69x = 1,956,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,029.95/1,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.02

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