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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.47 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.47 and 522.11 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.35 : 1,953.47 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.35/1,953.47 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.35x = 1,953.47 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.35x = 1,019,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,929.47/1,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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