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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.22, 1,795.50 and 1,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.22, 1,795.50 and 1,009.02 is: 1,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.22 : 1,795.50 = 1,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.22/1,795.50 = 1,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.22x = 1,795.50 × 1,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.22x = 1,811,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,695.41/1,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.10

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