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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.02, 1,950.29 and 422.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.02, 1,950.29 and 422.75 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.02 : 1,950.29 = 422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.02/1,950.29 = 422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.02x = 1,950.29 × 422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.02x = 824,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,473.23/1,300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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