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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,951.74 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,951.74 and 607.92 is: 912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,951.74 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,951.74 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,951.74 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 1,186,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,501.78/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.22

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