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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.88, 1,955.35 and 1,021.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.88, 1,955.35 and 1,021.61 is: 1,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.88 : 1,955.35 = 1,021.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.88/1,955.35 = 1,021.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.88x = 1,955.35 × 1,021.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.88x = 1,997,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,605.11/1,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.70

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