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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.84, 1,888.26 and 1,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.84, 1,888.26 and 1,230.04 is: 1,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.84 : 1,888.26 = 1,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.84/1,888.26 = 1,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.84x = 1,888.26 × 1,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.84x = 2,322,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,635.33/1,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.06

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