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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.87, 1,959.46 and 1,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.87, 1,959.46 and 1,239.12 is: 1,860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.87 : 1,959.46 = 1,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.87/1,959.46 = 1,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.87x = 1,959.46 × 1,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.87x = 2,428,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,002.98/1,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.73

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