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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.54, 1,944.21 and 1,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.54, 1,944.21 and 1,010.54 is: 1,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.54 : 1,944.21 = 1,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.54/1,944.21 = 1,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.54x = 1,944.21 × 1,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.54x = 1,964,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,701.97/1,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.01

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