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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.80, 1,954.20 and 1,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.80, 1,954.20 and 1,221.80 is: 1,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.80 : 1,954.20 = 1,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.80/1,954.20 = 1,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.80x = 1,954.20 × 1,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.80x = 2,387,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,641.56/1,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.70

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