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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.24, 1,952.28 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.24, 1,952.28 and 608.54 is: 912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.24 : 1,952.28 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.24/1,952.28 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.24x = 1,952.28 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.24x = 1,188,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,040.47/1,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.31

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