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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,951.14 and 717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,951.14 and 717.09 is: 1,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,951.14 = 717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,951.14 = 717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,951.14 × 717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 1,399,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,142.98/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.66

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