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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.62, 1,946.12 and 1,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.62, 1,946.12 and 1,258.04 is: 1,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.62 : 1,946.12 = 1,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.62/1,946.12 = 1,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.62x = 1,946.12 × 1,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.62x = 2,448,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,296.80/1,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.08

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