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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.84, 1,888.11 and 739.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.84, 1,888.11 and 739.13 is: 1,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.84 : 1,888.11 = 739.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.84/1,888.11 = 739.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.84x = 1,888.11 × 739.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.84x = 1,395,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,549.30/1,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.60

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