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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.48, 1,958.76 and 1,243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.48, 1,958.76 and 1,243.38 is: 1,865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.48 : 1,958.76 = 1,243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.48/1,958.76 = 1,243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.48x = 1,958.76 × 1,243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.48x = 2,435,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,483.01/1,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.58

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