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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.11, 1,950.23 and 520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.11, 1,950.23 and 520.93 is: 780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.11 : 1,950.23 = 520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.11/1,950.23 = 520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.11x = 1,950.23 × 520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.11x = 1,015,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,934.12/1,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.82

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