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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.81, 1,736.84 and 785.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.81, 1,736.84 and 785.97 is: 1,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.81 : 1,736.84 = 785.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.81/1,736.84 = 785.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.81x = 1,736.84 × 785.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.81x = 1,365,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,106.10/1,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.44

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