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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.80, 2,055.90 and 1,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.80, 2,055.90 and 1,258.60 is: 1,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.80 : 2,055.90 = 1,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.80/2,055.90 = 1,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.80x = 2,055.90 × 1,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.80x = 2,587,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,555.74/1,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.50

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