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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.08, 1,950.12 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.08, 1,950.12 and 520.08 is: 780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.08 : 1,950.12 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.08/1,950.12 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.08x = 1,950.12 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.08x = 1,014,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,218.41/1,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.12

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