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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878 and 1,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.52, 1,878 and 1,258.44 is: 1,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.52 : 1,878 = 1,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.52/1,878 = 1,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.52x = 1,878 × 1,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.52x = 2,363,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,350.32/1,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.82

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