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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.44, 1,952.16 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.44, 1,952.16 and 651.84 is: 977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.44 : 1,952.16 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.44/1,952.16 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.44x = 1,952.16 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.44x = 1,272,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,495.97/1,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.76

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