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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.46, 1,737.45 and 1,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.46, 1,737.45 and 1,084.50 is: 1,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.46 : 1,737.45 = 1,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.46/1,737.45 = 1,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.46x = 1,737.45 × 1,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.46x = 1,884,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,264.53/1,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.09

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