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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.12, 1,952.30 and 751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.12, 1,952.30 and 751.80 is: 1,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.12 : 1,952.30 = 751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.12/1,952.30 = 751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.12x = 1,952.30 × 751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.12x = 1,467,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,739.14/1,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.19

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