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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.97, 1,737.56 and 787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.97, 1,737.56 and 787.35 is: 1,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.97 : 1,737.56 = 787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.97/1,737.56 = 787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.97x = 1,737.56 × 787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.97x = 1,368,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,069.83/1,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.66

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