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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.96, 1,801.28 and 1,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.96, 1,801.28 and 1,012.96 is: 1,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.96 : 1,801.28 = 1,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.96/1,801.28 = 1,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.96x = 1,801.28 × 1,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.96x = 1,824,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,624.59/1,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.29

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