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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.05, 1,968.66 and 1,230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.05, 1,968.66 and 1,230.78 is: 1,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.05 : 1,968.66 = 1,230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.05/1,968.66 = 1,230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.05x = 1,968.66 × 1,230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.05x = 2,422,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,987.35/1,306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.20

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