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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,737.48 and 885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,737.48 and 885.92 is: 1,222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,737.48 = 885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,737.48 = 885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,737.48 × 885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 1,539,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,268.28/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.03

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