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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.43, 1,737.09 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.43, 1,737.09 and 866.58 is: 1,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.43 : 1,737.09 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.43/1,737.09 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.43x = 1,737.09 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.43x = 1,505,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,327.45/1,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.25

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