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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.01, 1,958.48 and 841.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.01, 1,958.48 and 841.69 is: 1,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.01 : 1,958.48 = 841.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.01/1,958.48 = 841.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.01x = 1,958.48 × 841.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.01x = 1,648,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,434.43/1,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.16

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