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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.23, 1,799.33 and 1,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.23, 1,799.33 and 1,255.52 is: 1,734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.23 : 1,799.33 = 1,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.23/1,799.33 = 1,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.23x = 1,799.33 × 1,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.23x = 2,259,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,079.53/1,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.78

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