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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.76, 1,951.08 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.76, 1,951.08 and 467.82 is: 701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.76 : 1,951.08 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.76/1,951.08 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.76x = 1,951.08 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.76x = 912,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,754.25/1,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.71

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