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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.24, 1,950.84 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.24, 1,950.84 and 685.20 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.24 : 1,950.84 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.24/1,950.84 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.24x = 1,950.84 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.24x = 1,336,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,715.57/1,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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