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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.87, 1,952.20 and 754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.87, 1,952.20 and 754.21 is: 1,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.87 : 1,952.20 = 754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.87/1,952.20 = 754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.87x = 1,952.20 × 754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.87x = 1,472,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,372.15/1,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.96

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