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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.04, 1,950.21 and 975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.04, 1,950.21 and 975.42 is: 1,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.04 : 1,950.21 = 975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.04/1,950.21 = 975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.04x = 1,950.21 × 975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.04x = 1,902,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,273.84/1,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.12

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