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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.14, 1,954.44 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.14, 1,954.44 and 609.32 is: 914.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.14 : 1,954.44 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.14/1,954.44 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.14x = 1,954.44 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.14x = 1,190,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,879.38/1,302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.56

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