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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.08, 1,930.80 and 1,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.08, 1,930.80 and 1,058.96 is: 1,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.08 : 1,930.80 = 1,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.08/1,930.80 = 1,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.08x = 1,930.80 × 1,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.08x = 2,044,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,639.97/1,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.89

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