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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.74, 1,958.60 and 1,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.74, 1,958.60 and 1,047.36 is: 1,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.74 : 1,958.60 = 1,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.74/1,958.60 = 1,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.74x = 1,958.60 × 1,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.74x = 2,051,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,354.06/1,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.02

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