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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.52, 1,952.80 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.52, 1,952.80 and 717.77 is: 1,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.52 : 1,952.80 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.52/1,952.80 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.52x = 1,952.80 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.52x = 1,401,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,649.70/1,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.11

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