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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.49, 1,952.01 and 608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.49, 1,952.01 and 608.23 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.49 : 1,952.01 = 608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.49/1,952.01 = 608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.49x = 1,952.01 × 608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.49x = 1,187,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,261.28/1,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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