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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.91, 1,953.33 and 609.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.91, 1,953.33 and 609.09 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.91 : 1,953.33 = 609.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.91/1,953.33 = 609.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.91x = 1,953.33 × 609.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.91x = 1,189,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,753.77/1,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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