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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.74, 1,954.88 and 1,213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.74, 1,954.88 and 1,213.22 is: 1,828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.74 : 1,954.88 = 1,213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.74/1,954.88 = 1,213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.74x = 1,954.88 × 1,213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.74x = 2,371,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,699.51/1,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.97

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