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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.44, 1,795.68 and 951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.44, 1,795.68 and 951.52 is: 1,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.44 : 1,795.68 = 951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.44/1,795.68 = 951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.44x = 1,795.68 × 951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.44x = 1,708,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,625.43/1,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.87

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