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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.80, 1,738.50 and 982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.80, 1,738.50 and 982.32 is: 1,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.80 : 1,738.50 = 982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.80/1,738.50 = 982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.80x = 1,738.50 × 982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.80x = 1,707,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,763.32/1,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.66

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