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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.52, 1,949.06 and 1,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.52, 1,949.06 and 1,215.60 is: 1,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.52 : 1,949.06 = 1,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.52/1,949.06 = 1,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.52x = 1,949.06 × 1,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.52x = 2,369,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,277.34/1,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.99

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