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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.04, 1,954.40 and 1,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.04, 1,954.40 and 1,226.90 is: 1,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.04 : 1,954.40 = 1,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.04/1,954.40 = 1,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.04x = 1,954.40 × 1,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.04x = 2,397,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,853.36/1,303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.20

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