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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.31, 1,950.89 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.31, 1,950.89 and 607.62 is: 910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.31 : 1,950.89 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.31/1,950.89 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.31x = 1,950.89 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.31x = 1,185,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,396.74/1,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.93

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