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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.10, 1,950.99 and 916.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.10, 1,950.99 and 916.54 is: 1,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.10 : 1,950.99 = 916.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.10/1,950.99 = 916.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.10x = 1,950.99 × 916.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.10x = 1,788,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,160.37/1,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.29

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