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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.10 and 652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.10 and 652.48 is: 978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.08 : 1,952.10 = 652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.08/1,952.10 = 652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.08x = 1,952.10 × 652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.08x = 1,273,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,706.21/1,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.21

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