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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.80, 1,737.84 and 839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.80, 1,737.84 and 839.72 is: 1,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.80 : 1,737.84 = 839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.80/1,737.84 = 839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.80x = 1,737.84 × 839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.80x = 1,459,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,299.00/1,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.28

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