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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.74, 1,967.04 and 1,257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.74, 1,967.04 and 1,257.54 is: 1,888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.74 : 1,967.04 = 1,257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.74/1,967.04 = 1,257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.74x = 1,967.04 × 1,257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.74x = 2,473,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,631.48/1,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.64

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