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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.48, 1,950.39 and 976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.48, 1,950.39 and 976.46 is: 1,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.48 : 1,950.39 = 976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.48/1,950.39 = 976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.48x = 1,950.39 × 976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.48x = 1,904,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,482.70/1,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.33

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