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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.94, 1,738.65 and 866.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.94, 1,738.65 and 866.49 is: 1,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.94 : 1,738.65 = 866.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.94/1,738.65 = 866.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.94x = 1,738.65 × 866.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.94x = 1,506,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,522.84/1,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.66

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