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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.49, 1,953.51 and 609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.49, 1,953.51 and 609.23 is: 913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.49 : 1,953.51 = 609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.49/1,953.51 = 609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.49x = 1,953.51 × 609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.49x = 1,190,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,136.90/1,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.74

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