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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.28, 1,913.96 and 1,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.28, 1,913.96 and 1,258.80 is: 1,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.28 : 1,913.96 = 1,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.28/1,913.96 = 1,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.28x = 1,913.96 × 1,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.28x = 2,409,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,292.85/1,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.71

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