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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.97, 1,952.96 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.97, 1,952.96 and 608.92 is: 913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.97 : 1,952.96 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.97/1,952.96 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.97x = 1,952.96 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.97x = 1,189,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,191.90/1,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.38

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