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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.78, 1,953.71 and 685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.78, 1,953.71 and 685.85 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.78 : 1,953.71 = 685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.78/1,953.71 = 685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.78x = 1,953.71 × 685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.78x = 1,339,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,938.81/1,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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