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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.68, 2,015.74 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.68, 2,015.74 and 1,304.48 is: 1,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.68 : 2,015.74 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.68/2,015.74 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.68x = 2,015.74 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.68x = 2,629,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,492.52/1,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.48

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