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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.40, 1,954.83 and 1,221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.40, 1,954.83 and 1,221.37 is: 1,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.40 : 1,954.83 = 1,221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.40/1,954.83 = 1,221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.40x = 1,954.83 × 1,221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.40x = 2,387,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,570.72/1,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.40

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