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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.24, 1,803.48 and 1,258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.24, 1,803.48 and 1,258.53 is: 1,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.24 : 1,803.48 = 1,258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.24/1,803.48 = 1,258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.24x = 1,803.48 × 1,258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.24x = 2,269,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,733.68/1,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.94

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