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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.39, 1,952.82 and 608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.39, 1,952.82 and 608.13 is: 911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.39 : 1,952.82 = 608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.39/1,952.82 = 608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.39x = 1,952.82 × 608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.39x = 1,187,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,568.43/1,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.84

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