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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.56, 1,843.16 and 1,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.56, 1,843.16 and 1,259.30 is: 1,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.56 : 1,843.16 = 1,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.56/1,843.16 = 1,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.56x = 1,843.16 × 1,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.56x = 2,321,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,091.39/1,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.76

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