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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.29, 1,951.92 and 652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.29, 1,951.92 and 652.01 is: 978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.29 : 1,951.92 = 652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.29/1,951.92 = 652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.29x = 1,951.92 × 652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.29x = 1,272,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,671.36/1,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.01

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