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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.12, 1,949.88 and 652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.12, 1,949.88 and 652.28 is: 977.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.12 : 1,949.88 = 652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.12/1,949.88 = 652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.12x = 1,949.88 × 652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.12x = 1,271,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,867.73/1,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.52

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