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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.23, 1,952.21 and 652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.23, 1,952.21 and 652.33 is: 978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.23 : 1,952.21 = 652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.23/1,952.21 = 652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.23x = 1,952.21 × 652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.23x = 1,273,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,485.15/1,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.68

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