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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.19, 1,953.05 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.19, 1,953.05 and 425.32 is: 637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.19 : 1,953.05 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.19/1,953.05 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.19x = 1,953.05 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.19x = 830,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,664.22/1,302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.90

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