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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.04, 1,947.34 and 1,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.04, 1,947.34 and 1,277.88 is: 1,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.04 : 1,947.34 = 1,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.04/1,947.34 = 1,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.04x = 1,947.34 × 1,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.04x = 2,488,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,466.84/1,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.89

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