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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.48, 1,953.72 and 758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.48, 1,953.72 and 758.46 is: 1,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.48 : 1,953.72 = 758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.48/1,953.72 = 758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.48x = 1,953.72 × 758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.48x = 1,481,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,825.80/1,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.70

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