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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.32, 1,951.50 and 685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.32, 1,951.50 and 685.48 is: 1,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.32 : 1,951.50 = 685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.32/1,951.50 = 685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.32x = 1,951.50 × 685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.32x = 1,337,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,714.22/1,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.97

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