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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.06, 1,954.30 and 754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.06, 1,954.30 and 754.50 is: 1,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.06 : 1,954.30 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.06/1,954.30 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.06x = 1,954.30 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.06x = 1,474,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,519.35/1,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.45

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