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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.97, 1,949.45 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.97, 1,949.45 and 684.39 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.97 : 1,949.45 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.97/1,949.45 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.97x = 1,949.45 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.97x = 1,334,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,180.66/1,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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