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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.08, 1,943.42 and 1,264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.08, 1,943.42 and 1,264.55 is: 1,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.08 : 1,943.42 = 1,264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.08/1,943.42 = 1,264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.08x = 1,943.42 × 1,264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.08x = 2,457,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,535.72/1,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.50

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