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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.85, 1,960.98 and 1,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.85, 1,960.98 and 1,296.24 is: 1,945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.85 : 1,960.98 = 1,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.85/1,960.98 = 1,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.85x = 1,960.98 × 1,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.85x = 2,541,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,900.72/1,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.07

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