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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.58, 1,890.39 and 1,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.58, 1,890.39 and 1,017.64 is: 1,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.58 : 1,890.39 = 1,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.58/1,890.39 = 1,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.58x = 1,890.39 × 1,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.58x = 1,923,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,731.62/1,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.29

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