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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.19, 1,952.34 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.19, 1,952.34 and 684.75 is: 1,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.19 : 1,952.34 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.19/1,952.34 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.19x = 1,952.34 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.19x = 1,336,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,864.82/1,301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.42

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