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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.09, 1,951.79 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.09, 1,951.79 and 685.08 is: 1,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.09 : 1,951.79 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.09/1,951.79 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.09x = 1,951.79 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.09x = 1,337,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,128.87/1,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.70

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