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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.64, 1,954.08 and 869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.64, 1,954.08 and 869.76 is: 1,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.64 : 1,954.08 = 869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.64/1,954.08 = 869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.64x = 1,954.08 × 869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.64x = 1,699,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,580.62/1,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.72

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