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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.70, 1,952.55 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.70, 1,952.55 and 607.99 is: 911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.70 : 1,952.55 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.70/1,952.55 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.70x = 1,952.55 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.70x = 1,187,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,130.87/1,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.99

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