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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.74, 1,968.33 and 1,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.74, 1,968.33 and 1,261.26 is: 1,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.74 : 1,968.33 = 1,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.74/1,968.33 = 1,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.74x = 1,968.33 × 1,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.74x = 2,482,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,575.90/1,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.47

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