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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.33, 1,960.13 and 1,239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.33, 1,960.13 and 1,239.56 is: 1,861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.33 : 1,960.13 = 1,239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.33/1,960.13 = 1,239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.33x = 1,960.13 × 1,239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.33x = 2,429,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,698.74/1,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.37

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