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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.48, 1,956.06 and 1,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.48, 1,956.06 and 1,273.08 is: 1,907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.48 : 1,956.06 = 1,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.48/1,956.06 = 1,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.48x = 1,956.06 × 1,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.48x = 2,490,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,220.86/1,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.51

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