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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.70, 1,962.26 and 1,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.70, 1,962.26 and 1,217.06 is: 1,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.70 : 1,962.26 = 1,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.70/1,962.26 = 1,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.70x = 1,962.26 × 1,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.70x = 2,388,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,188.16/1,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.67

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