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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.52, 1,793.70 and 969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.52, 1,793.70 and 969.42 is: 1,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.52 : 1,793.70 = 969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.52/1,793.70 = 969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.52x = 1,793.70 × 969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.52x = 1,738,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,848.65/1,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.01

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