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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.54, 1,948.95 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.54, 1,948.95 and 754.98 is: 1,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.54 : 1,948.95 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.54/1,948.95 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.54x = 1,948.95 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.54x = 1,471,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,418.27/1,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.65

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