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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.25, 1,948.03 and 837.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.25, 1,948.03 and 837.65 is: 1,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.25 : 1,948.03 = 837.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.25/1,948.03 = 837.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.25x = 1,948.03 × 837.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.25x = 1,631,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,763.86/1,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.00

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