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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.24, 1,961.70 and 1,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.24, 1,961.70 and 1,254.04 is: 1,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.24 : 1,961.70 = 1,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.24/1,961.70 = 1,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.24x = 1,961.70 × 1,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.24x = 2,460,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,050.27/1,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.31

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