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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.30, 1,952.18 and 522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.30, 1,952.18 and 522.09 is: 782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.30 : 1,952.18 = 522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.30/1,952.18 = 522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.30x = 1,952.18 × 522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.30x = 1,019,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,211.05/1,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.62

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