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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.13, 1,951.69 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.13, 1,951.69 and 561.52 is: 841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.13 : 1,951.69 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.13/1,951.69 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.13x = 1,951.69 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.13x = 1,095,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,912.97/1,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.63

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