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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.64, 1,951.54 and 807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.64, 1,951.54 and 807.74 is: 1,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.64 : 1,951.54 = 807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.64/1,951.54 = 807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.64x = 1,951.54 × 807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.64x = 1,576,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,336.92/1,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.04

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