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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.81, 1,959.62 and 1,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.81, 1,959.62 and 1,190.97 is: 1,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.81 : 1,959.62 = 1,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.81/1,959.62 = 1,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.81x = 1,959.62 × 1,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.81x = 2,333,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,842.68/1,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.28

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