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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.30, 1,740.06 and 965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.30, 1,740.06 and 965.04 is: 1,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.30 : 1,740.06 = 965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.30/1,740.06 = 965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.30x = 1,740.06 × 965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.30x = 1,679,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,227.50/1,260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.40

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