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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.88, 1,950.90 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.88, 1,950.90 and 651.44 is: 976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.88 : 1,950.90 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.88/1,950.90 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.88x = 1,950.90 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.88x = 1,270,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,894.30/1,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.95

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