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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.64, 1,959.13 and 867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.64, 1,959.13 and 867.19 is: 1,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.64 : 1,959.13 = 867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.64/1,959.13 = 867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.64x = 1,959.13 × 867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.64x = 1,698,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,938.23/1,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.23

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