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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.83, 1,952.61 and 716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.83, 1,952.61 and 716.63 is: 1,074.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.83 : 1,952.61 = 716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.83/1,952.61 = 716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.83x = 1,952.61 × 716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.83x = 1,399,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,303.79/1,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.88

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