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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.51, 1,954.34 and 1,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.51, 1,954.34 and 1,017.77 is: 1,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.51 : 1,954.34 = 1,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.51/1,954.34 = 1,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.51x = 1,954.34 × 1,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.51x = 1,989,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,063.53/1,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.76

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