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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.45, 1,955.35 and 817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.45, 1,955.35 and 817.84 is: 1,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.45 : 1,955.35 = 817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.45/1,955.35 = 817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.45x = 1,955.35 × 817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.45x = 1,599,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,149.58/1,304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.92

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