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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.96, 1,954.09 and 609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.96, 1,954.09 and 609.01 is: 914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.96 : 1,954.09 = 609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.96/1,954.09 = 609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.96x = 1,954.09 × 609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.96x = 1,190,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,060.35/1,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.05

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