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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.81, 1,732.85 and 1,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.81, 1,732.85 and 1,092.04 is: 1,503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.81 : 1,732.85 = 1,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.81/1,732.85 = 1,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.81x = 1,732.85 × 1,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.81x = 1,892,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,336.05/1,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.27

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