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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.83, 1,731.03 and 1,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.83, 1,731.03 and 1,092.76 is: 1,502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.83 : 1,731.03 = 1,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.83/1,731.03 = 1,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.83x = 1,731.03 × 1,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.83x = 1,891,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,586.22/1,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.65

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