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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.15, 1,951.59 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.15, 1,951.59 and 607.96 is: 911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.15 : 1,951.59 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.15/1,951.59 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.15x = 1,951.59 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.15x = 1,186,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,482.40/1,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.87

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