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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.16, 1,953.24 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.16, 1,953.24 and 652.74 is: 979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.16 : 1,953.24 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.16/1,953.24 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.16x = 1,953.24 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.16x = 1,274,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,960.93/1,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.11

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