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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.87, 1,949.65 and 1,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.87, 1,949.65 and 1,215.98 is: 1,819.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.87 : 1,949.65 = 1,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.87/1,949.65 = 1,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.87x = 1,949.65 × 1,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.87x = 2,370,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,722.62/1,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.62

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