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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.12, 1,795.14 and 1,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.12, 1,795.14 and 1,104.84 is: 1,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.12 : 1,795.14 = 1,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.12/1,795.14 = 1,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.12x = 1,795.14 × 1,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.12x = 1,983,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,342.48/1,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.16

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