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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.36, 1,952.28 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.36, 1,952.28 and 650.48 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.36 : 1,952.28 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.36/1,952.28 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.36x = 1,952.28 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.36x = 1,269,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,919.09/1,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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