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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.82, 1,796.13 and 1,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.82, 1,796.13 and 1,127.70 is: 1,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.82 : 1,796.13 = 1,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.82/1,796.13 = 1,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.82x = 1,796.13 × 1,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.82x = 2,025,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,495.80/1,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.32

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