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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.38, 1,954.18 and 755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.38, 1,954.18 and 755.02 is: 1,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.38 : 1,954.18 = 755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.38/1,954.18 = 755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.38x = 1,954.18 × 755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.38x = 1,475,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,444.98/1,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.88

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