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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.20, 1,954.92 and 1,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.20, 1,954.92 and 1,274.24 is: 1,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.20 : 1,954.92 = 1,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.20/1,954.92 = 1,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.20x = 1,954.92 × 1,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.20x = 2,491,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,037.26/1,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.55

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