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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.47, 1,954.26 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.47, 1,954.26 and 754.04 is: 1,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.47 : 1,954.26 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.47/1,954.26 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.47x = 1,954.26 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.47x = 1,473,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,595.10/1,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.26

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