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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.36, 1,952.04 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.36, 1,952.04 and 651.44 is: 977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.36 : 1,952.04 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.36/1,952.04 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.36x = 1,952.04 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.36x = 1,271,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,636.94/1,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.16

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